Govt staff cannot campaign for 'Yes' or 'No' in referendum: EC SanaullahEC Abul Fazal Md. Sanaullah spoke at a view-sharing meeting at the Patuakhali District Commissioner's conference room on Friday. Sanaullah today said government officials and employees will not be allowed to campaign in favor of 'Yes' or 'No' in the upcoming referendum. Section 21 of the Referendum Ordinance 2025 states that whatever is prohibited in the general election is also prohibited in the referendum," he said. Assistant Returning Officers, senior law enforcement officials, core officers, department representatives, election officials, and members of the media attended.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 30, 2026 11:40 UTC