The interim government aims to hand over state power to the elected government as soon as possible after the February 12 election, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said on Saturday, dismissing any notion of external pressure over the polls. The adviser made the remarks while replying to journalists after an exchange meeting with officials of various government offices and departments at the Munshiganj Deputy Commissioner’s conference room. Responding to a question on justice, Touhid Hossain said there is no scope for haste in the judicial process. Earlier, the foreign adviser laid wreaths at the July Shaheed Memorial alongside members of the martyrs’ families. Among others present were Superintendent of Police Md Menhazul Alam, PPM, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Overall) Muhammad Mosabberul Islam, and members of the martyrs’ families.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 03, 2026 14:55 UTC