Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called upon the countrymen to participate in the referendum during the upcoming elections and cast “Yes” vote to build the state according to their expectations.
“I urge all of you to participate in the upcoming referendum and stamp on “Yes” to build the state according to your expectations,” he said in a pre-recorded message aired on different media outlets in the evening. “The key to building a new Bangladesh is now in your hands. If you cast the “Yes” vote, the door to building the new Bangladesh will open,” the Chief Adviser added. He urged the citizens not only to vote themselves, but also to encourage everyone they know to vote “Yes” and to bring them to the polling stations, calling on the people to change the country together.
Noting that a number of reforms have already been undertaken in line with the spirit of the July uprising, he said to carry out deeper and far-reaching reforms, a July Charter has been formulated on the basis of consensus among all political parties of the country.
“Now, your consent is needed to implement this July Charter, and for this purpose a referendum has been arranged,” the Chief Adviser said, urging the people to participate in the referendum and give their consent to the charter. “The referendum will be held on the same day as the national parliamentary election on February 12. If you cast the “Yes” vote in the referendum, Bangladesh will be free from discrimination, exploitation and oppression,” he said.
