Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Monday led Bangladesh in celebrating the 54th Victory Day that led to the liberation of the country in 1971, calling this year's celebration extra significant after the ouster of what he referred to as the “world's worst autocratic government".

Bangladesh celebrated its 54th Vijay Diwas, marking independence from Pakistan. Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus hailed the removal of Sheikh Hasina's government, calling it autocratic. Hasina, in exile,

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser, Muhammad Yunus, has suggested that the country's next general election might occur between the end of 2025 and mid-2026. However, the timing depends on achieving political consensus and implementing essential reforms.

He said, "If political consensus allows us, again, to conduct elections based on accurate electoral rolls with a few reforms, it may be possible to hold elections by the end of 2025." Yunus acknowledged,

Bangladesh marked its 54th Victory Day. Chief Adviser Yunus emphasized the importance of the celebration. He cited the removal of a previous regime. Yunus paid tribute to liberation war martyrs. He omitted mention of founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.