DHAKA, September 1: Bangladesh Army Chief General Wakar-Uz-Zaman met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday as the country faces heightened political unrest ahead of its general elections scheduled for February 2026.
According to the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing, the meeting focused on the army’s role in supporting the civil administration during the sensitive pre-election period. Yunus expressed gratitude to the military for its continued contribution to maintaining law and order, while stressing the need for a streamlined command structure and closer coordination among all security forces.
“I have made a solemn commitment to the nation to deliver an election that would stand out in terms of voter turnout, participation of new and women voters, global confidence in safety and security, and its atmosphere as a celebration of democracy and rule of law,” Yunus said.
General Wakar-Uz-Zaman assured the Chief Adviser of the army’s full cooperation with the interim government. He also urged Yunus not to be distracted by rumours, stating that “the entire army is committed to making the government successful in all its initiatives and programmes.”
On Sunday, Yunus reiterated that the national polls will take place in February 2026 as planned, warning that any attempt to derail the process would be “very dangerous” for Bangladesh.
The Nobel laureate has also been in talks with leaders of major political parties including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, and the National Citizens Party (NCP). The discussions focused on the prevailing political climate and preparations for the elections, according to Dhaka Tribune.
Bangladesh remains tense as parties negotiate their participation, with the interim government seeking to ensure credibility and wide voter turnout in a polarized environment.
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