Muhammad Yunus

Rule Changes

His interim government was succeeded by an elected government in February 2026

Bangladesh is fighting its worst measles outbreak in decades: more than 75,000 suspected cases, over 1,155 suspected child deaths, and transmission in all 64 districts. The nationwide campaign launched in April has vaccinated more than 18.4 million children, but officials say the true target is 22.6 million.

Updated Oct 16

Built World

As of May 2026: Stepped down February 17, 2026 after BNP election victory; 18-month interim tenure oversaw Rooppur loan renegotiation, corruption inquiry, and commissioning preparations before handing power to elected government

Bangladesh first considered building a nuclear plant in 1961, when the site at Rooppur was still part of East Pakistan. Sixty-five years later, on April 28, 2026, technicians began lowering 163 uranium fuel assemblies into the core of Unit 1—the step that turns a construction project into a nuclear power station.

Updated May 31

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Under pressure to step aside promptly for BNP transition; post-Yunus era begins

Sheikh Hasina ruled Bangladesh for 15 years, winning elections her opponents called fraudulent. On August 5, 2024, student protesters stormed her residence and she fled by helicopter to India.

Updated May 27