Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus says no elections before reforms

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, is focused on implementing reforms before holding elections following the ouster of autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina. Yunus acknowledges the need to restore democratic institutions and prevent a return to past abuses. He has promised that any criminal trials will be free from government interference and has expressed support for media freedom, encouraging journalists to criticize and report on the situation. The caretaker government is committed to preventing a repeat of the past and ensuring a fair and transparent process moving forward.