Bangladesh's interim leader marked one year since the overthrow of Sheikh Hasina's autocratic regime by calling on Tuesday for people to seize the "opportunity" for reform.He called for people to remember the sacrifices made last year and to work together.

Bangladesh will hold national elections in February as the interim government comes under pressure to restore political stability following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s shock ouster last year.

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus, said Tuesday that the country’s parliamentary election would be held in February. In a televised address to the nation, Yunus said he would request the Election Commission to organize the election in February 2025.