Bangladesh Elections Set for Feb 12 Amidst Unrest; Yunus Vows Peaceful Polls

• Bangladesh's interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, confirms general elections and a referendum on February 12.
• Yunus met with former US diplomats Albert Gombis and Morse Tan, reaffirming commitment despite 'fake news' and 'confusion'.
• The Chief Adviser assured that the polls, the first since the 2024 unrest, will be peaceful, festive, and completely neutral.
• Discussions included the July unrest, the July Charter, fake news, the Rohingya crisis, and prospects for reconciliation.
• A recent report by HRCBM highlights a surge in violence against minorities, with 116 killed in seven months, ahead of the elections.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh will hold elections on February 12, with Chief Adviser Yunus promising a peaceful and fair process.