has every right to campaign for “yes” vote in referendum: RiazChief Adviser’s Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz. File PhotoDHAKA, Jan 17, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz today said the government has every right to campaign for “Yes” vote in referendum on July National Charter, calling it a document that came “in exchange of blood”. Riaz acknowledged that some quarters were raising questions about whether servants of the Republic could campaign in favor of a ‘Yes’ vote citing legal grounds. Riaz said it was internationally recognised practice to seek support for a government proposal adding different European nations held 48 referendums over joining the European Union since 1972 and in most cases the governments campaigned for “yes” vote. Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haider also spoke on the occasion with Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Md.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 17, 2026 14:17 UTC