India, sharing deep historical, economic, and strategic ties with Bangladesh, has expressed its expectation for free and fair elections to be held at the earliest. This stance aligns with calls from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Bangladesh Army Chief for elections by December 2025. Earlier this week, the BNP reiterated its demand for the immediate announcement of a clear and specific roadmap to hold a free, fair, and impartial national election by December this year. “I think our army chief is committed to an elected government,” Tapan said. Read more: Bangladesh Political Crisis: Yunus To Continue As Interim Govt Chief, Says Adviser After Resignation Reports

Source: bd News24 May 29, 2025 16:56 UTC