Bangladesh's interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has stated it is fully prepared for February elections, vowing to firmly address any disruptions. Yunus discussed election readiness, trade, and labor reforms with departing US Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson, who praised the interim government's initiatives, particularly labor laws, as remarkable and beneficial for foreign investment. The US reiterated support for the upcoming elections amidst ongoing political uncertainty, including internal party disputes over alliances.