Bangladesh Interim Leader Seeks UN Support Amid Misinformation Ahead of February Elections

Bangladesh's interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has warned of a surge of misinformation from both local and foreign sources ahead of the February 12 general elections, the first since the 2024 uprising that ended Sheikh Hasina's rule. Yunus sought support from the UN Human Rights Office to counter fake news and emphasized the government's commitment to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections alongside a referendum on proposed reforms. The UN expressed readiness to assist, while election preparations continue under tight security.