Interim Government Bangladesh

  • Bangladesh to Hold National Referendum Alongside February Elections: What You Need to Know

    Bangladesh to Hold National Referendum Alongside February Elections: What You Need to Know

    Nov 13, 2025 09:01 pm CST

    Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, has announced a simultaneous referendum and national election in February 2025. The referendum will address constitutional reforms including a bicameral parliament system, despite opposition from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party who argue implementation should be left to an elected government with democratic mandate.

  • Bangladesh Referendum Controversy: How Pre-Election Vote Proposals Threaten February Election Timeline

    Bangladesh Referendum Controversy: How Pre-Election Vote Proposals Threaten February Election Timeline

    Oct 29, 2025 05:34 pm CST

    Bangladesh's political transition faces uncertainty as the National Consensus Commission recommends holding a referendum on implementing the July National Charter either before or during the February elections. While Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus supports the referendum process, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party opposes it, claiming it would further divide the country. This controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between political factions as Bangladesh attempts to establish a post-Hasina democratic framework.