Earliest time for election is end of this year: Yunus tells NHK World
In an interview with NHK World, the international service of Japan's public broadcaster, the chief adviser said, "Given the circumstances when we came in, I think we have come a long way..."
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the earliest time for holding the election is the end of this year.
In an interview on Wednesday (5 February) with NHK World, the international service of Japan's public broadcaster, the chief adviser said, the election is an essential step toward a democratic nation.
He also said, "Given the circumstances when we came in, I think we have come a long way, because it's a completely devastated society, devastated economy, devastated political system, judicial system, everything."
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"When the election is held, the new government that will be elected to the election will have a very safe and sound basis to work with," Yunus said.
The Nobel Peace Laureate wants to ensure that the country lands on its feet and becomes stronger, NHK reported.
He also expects young people in the country to be influential going forward.
"What young people would like to do, show their creative power and share it with the rest of the world. So that's the ambition that we have in our mind and see how we proceed," Yunus said.
He also expressed gratitude toward the country's largest developing partner, Japan. He said its technology and investment have created jobs for young Bangladeshis.
The chief adviser spoke to NHK in the capital on Wednesday about how he plans to rebuild Bangladesh.
The administration of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina collapsed last August amid student protests after 15 years in power, NHK said.
The next national election is likely to be arranged at a time between the end of 2025 and halfway through 2026, Yunus said in his televised speech to the nation last 16 December.
