The Bangladesh Awami League has outright rejected the election schedule announced by the country’s interim government. The Election Commission (EC) set February 12, 2026, as the date for the next national elections. The party called this move “illegal” and accused the government led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus of being a “killer-fascist clique” that cannot guarantee free and fair voting.
Awami League rejects Bangladesh election schedule
In a statement released on Thursday, the Awami League said it had carefully studied the election schedule and found the current administration completely biased. The party said that under this government, it is impossible to hold elections that are transparent and neutral. The statement said, “Elections are the measure of public popularity. The Awami League is an election-oriented party. We have the strength, courage, and capacity to stand before the people.”
In a post on X, the party said, “The Bangladesh Awami League has closely reviewed the election schedule announced by the illegal, occupying, killer-fascist Yunus clique’s illegal Election Commission. It is now clear that the current occupying authority is entirely biased and that under its control, it is impossible to ensure a fair and normal environment where transparency, neutrality, and the people’s will can be reflected… The Bangladesh Awami League rejects the announced election schedule that excludes the representatives of the majority of the country’s people.”
Bangladesh Awami League tweets, "The Bangladesh Awami League has closely reviewed the election schedule announced by the illegal, occupying, killer-fascist Yunus clique’s illegal Election Commission. It is now clear that the current occupying authority is entirely biased and that… pic.twitter.com/d8dHuufuAP
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In a letter attached, the party wrote about its long history in Bangladeshi politics. Since its founding, the Awami League has participated in 13 national elections, winning nine and forming the government. The statement added that holding elections without the Awami League’s participation would push the country into a deep crisis.
The Awami League called for several immediate actions to ensure fair elections. The party demanded the lifting of all restrictions on it, the withdrawal of fabricated cases against Sheikh Hasina and other leaders, and the release of political prisoners.
“To prevent the current crisis from escalating, all restrictions imposed on the Bangladesh Awami League must be lifted, all fabricated cases against Bangabandhu’s daughter Sheikh Hasina, national leaders, and people from all walks of life must be withdrawn, all political prisoners must be released unconditionally, and the current deceitful occupying government must be replaced with a neutral caretaker government to hold a free and participatory election,” it added.
Election Commission confirms February polls
Earlier, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin addressed the nation on state television and radio and confirmed that Bangladesh will hold national elections on February 12, 2026. This will be the first election since the removal of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August 2024.
On the same day, a national referendum will be held on the “July Charter,” which will propose reforms such as limiting executive powers and strengthening judicial independence. Voting will take place for all 300 parliamentary seats. This would be the first-ever twin polls in Bangladesh.
