Bangladesh’s interim leader Yunus steps down as new gov’t set to take over

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 16, 2026 at 07:05 PM

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Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's interim leader since the 2024 uprising, is stepping down to allow the newly elected government to take power. Yunus, who returned from exile to lead the post-uprising transition, announced his resignation following the February 12th general elections. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, secured a landslide victory in those elections. Rahman is expected to be sworn in as prime minister on Tuesday. Yunus praised the elections as a benchmark for future democratic processes, urging the continuation of democratic practices and fundamental rights. The BNP-led alliance won 212 seats, while the Jamaat-e-Islami party secured 77 seats to become the main opposition.

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European Union 50% Awami League 50% Sheikh Hasina 60% Jamaat-e-Islami 60% Tarique Rahman ×270% Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) ×380% Muhammad Yunus ×590% Bangladesh ×8100%

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