Chief adviser to the interim government hails success of election

Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, expressed his gratitude and congratulated the nation for the orderly and festive atmosphere of the elections, saying that a “new Bangladesh has begun”. “The spontaneous participation of voters, the responsible behaviour of political parties, the restraint of candidates, and the professionalism of all election-related institutions – these combined efforts have proven that our commitment to democracy is unwavering. The people have played an active role in determining the future of the country by exercising their constitutional rights,” he said in a statement.