Yunus Pledges Swift Power Transfer to Elected Government, Urges Vote

• Bangladesh's interim government chief Muhammad Yunus announced his administration would quickly transfer power to the elected government.
• He urged citizens to vote in Thursday's general elections, calling it a historic and decisive moment for the nation's future.
• Bangladesh will hold parliamentary elections on February 12, the first since Sheikh Hasina's ouster in August 2024.
• Yunus dismissed rumors of the interim government refusing to hand over power as "baseless propaganda" aimed at obstructing democracy.
• He warned against misinformation and urged political parties to prevent intimidation or violence during the election process.