Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, said Tuesday that the country’s parliamentary election would be held in February. In a televised address to the nation, Yunus said he would request the Election Commission to organize the election in February 2025.

Bangladesh interim leader Muhammad Yunus said on Tuesday he would ask the election commission to hold a national election next February.

He announced the election timeframe during his address to the nation via state television, BTV and radio to mark the first anniversary of the uprising that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh is marking one year of the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Aug. 5 amid hopes and desperation for a better democracy

Protesters wanted ‘real change’ but instability looms as political groups jostle for power and promised reforms falter.