Awami League Barred from Joining Election: Yunus Tells UK Minister

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has told visiting UK Minister Baroness Jenny Chapman that the Awami League will not be allowed to take part in the upcoming 13th national election.Reaffirming his commitment to holding a free, fair and inclusive election, Yunus made the remarks during a meeting with the British Minister for International Development at the state guesthouse Jamuna in the capital on Thursday evening.The meeting covered a wide range of issues including February’s general election, curbing illegal migration, trade expansion, the Rohingya crisis, and enhancing cooperation in the aviation and maritime sectors.Yunus said the election will take place as scheduled in the first half of February, and it will be inclusive and participatory with a high voter turnout.Millions of young voters will cast their ballots for the first time. They were denied the opportunity in the last three engineered elections held during 16 years of authoritarian rule,” he said.The ...

• 14 Nov 2025