Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser, on Thursday said the key to the nation’s success rests with the country’s people. Speaking at a consultation meeting organized by the Khulna Divisional Administration at the Divisional Commissioner’s Office auditorium, Prof Riaz emphasised the importance of public participation in the referendum and voter mobilization. Ali Riaz highlighted that the July National Charter 2025 reflects the aspirations of people. Voting in favour of the July National Charter will constitutionally block the path of fascism,” he added. Presided over by Khulna Divisional Commissioner Md Mokhtar Ahmed, the meeting was addressed, among others, by Prof Dr Md Maksud Helali, Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Range DIG Md Rezaul Haque, and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Zahidul Hasan.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2026 14:35 UTC