Yunus sets elections in Bangladesh for February 2026

The head of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, announced general elections for February 2026, Aug 05, 2025 EFE/Press Office of the head of the interim government of Bangladesh ONLY EDITORIAL USE/ONLY AVAILABLE TO ILLUSTRATE THE ACCOMPANYING NEWS RELEASE (CREDIT REQUIRED)

New Delhi, (EFE). – Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, announced on Tuesday that the next general elections will be in February 2026. “On behalf of the interim government, I will write to the chief election commissioner, requesting that the Election Commission arrange the national election in February 2026, before Ramadan,” Yunus said on … Read more

Concern in Bangladesh after probe says Rohingya camp fire was sabotage

Overview of a Rohingya refugees camp after a huge fire in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh 06 March, 2023. EFE-EPA FILE/STR

Dhaka, Mar 13 (EFE).- The results of an investigation in Bangladesh, which said that a fire that gutted a Rohingya refugee camp earlier this month was the result of planned sabotage, has triggered concern among activists who have flagged the rising number of attacks against the shelters. “After analyzing the whole thing we thought it … Read more