Yunus, BNP acting chairman Rahaman meet in London, discuss possibility of pre-Ramzan 2026 election

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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman met Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in London on Friday, where the two leaders discussed the timing of Bangladesh's upcoming national elections read more
In a significant political development, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman met Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus in London on Friday, where the two leaders discussed the timing of Bangladesh's upcoming national election.
According to a News 18 report, citing a joint statement issued after the meeting, Rahman proposed that the next general election be held before the start of Ramzan in 2026.
He said that BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia also supports the idea, believing that a pre-Ramzan election would be most appropriate for the country, added the report.
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Responding to the proposal, Yunus reiterated his earlier announcement that the election is planned for the first half of April next year.
He added that, should necessary reforms and institutional preparations be completed on time, the polls could be held even in the week leading up to Ramzan, said the report, citing the statement.
Rahman welcomed the Chief Advisor's position and conveyed his appreciation on behalf of the BNP.
Both leaders described the meeting as cordial and constructive, emphasising the importance of accountability and electoral readiness in the lead-up to the vote.
The meeting has raised hopes that the long-standing deadlock over the timing of the next national election may finally be resolved.
Yunus is currently on a four-day visit to London, where Tarique Rahman has been residing for nearly two decades.
Speculation about a possible meeting between the two had been mounting since the Chief Advisor's UK visit was announced on June 4, despite the fact that no such meeting was listed in his official itinerary.
With inputs from agencies