Joint statement after Yunus–Tarique meeting

Election possible a week before Ramadan next year

The Report Desk

Published: June 13, 2025, 04:54 PM

Election possible a week before Ramadan next year

Source: Collected

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus during his meeting with BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman said that next general elections could be arranged in the week before Ramadan begins in 2026.

National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman spoke to reporters about the outcome of meeting between the Prof Yunus and Tarique Rahman at a joint press briefing in London held after the meeting, reports The Daily Star. 

Ramadan is expected to begin in mid-February next year. 

Khalilur Rahman also said that the BNP Acting Chairman proposed for holding next election before the Ramadan of 2026.

Tarique Rahman then welcomed the chief adviser‍‍`s remarks over the election date. 

The meeting took place in a London hotel today.

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