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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said a certain group is "eager to obstruct" the election process and they must remain "vigilant" to ensure that the group does not get any opportunity to turn the election into a conflict.
"They (a certain group) are working from both outside and within the country, engaging in various conspiracies to derail our democratic progress," he said.
In a televised speech to the nation on Tuesday night, Prof Yunus said the defeated forces will try repeatedly to rise until the election is held.
"But if we can successfully conduct a free, fair, and impartial election, the defeat of those destructive forces will be final," he said.
The chief adviser said they will use technology to ensure constant consultation on election-related matters.
"We are in the process of developing an app for this purpose, which will be launched soon. Through this app, you will be able to share your suggestions, opinions, concerns, and initiatives with us," he said, adding that they will forward them to the appropriate authorities and take steps to resolve any issues.
Prof Yunus urged the police and parties to make sure that the youth and women are not left out while making their election manifestos.
"To the political parties, I urge you: in your election manifestos, in your promises and plans, make sure the youth are not left out. Make sure women are not left out," he said, stressing that the young men and women who have transformed Bangladesh have the power to transform the world.
"Give them the opportunity to do so through your party," Prof Yunus said.
In the upcoming election, he said, everyone must be able to vote safely for their candidate of choice, and there must be no room for objection to that. "Let us all respect each other’s choices, let that be our shared commitment."
Prof Yunus said the trial of crimes against humanity committed in July and August is progressing firmly.
The interim government entered the final and most important chapter of its journey as they will begin the process of handing over power to an elected government.
On behalf of the interim government, Prof Yunus, will send a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner requesting that the Election Commission to arrange the national election in February 2026, before the holy month of Ramadan.
"Let this election be remembered in the country’s history for its celebratory spirit, peaceful conduct, voter turnout, harmony, and sincerity," he said, noting that they started their mental and institutional preparation to achieve that.
This time, the interim government wants to ensure the participation of expatriate voters.
The formal hearing phase of the trial has also begun, he said, noting that those involved in the horrific massacres of history will be brought to justice on the soil of this country.
The trial process and its outcomes, the Chief Adviser said, will be revealed to the public step by step.
"The entire process of justice is being kept transparent and visible to people," Prof Yunus added.