Photo: Video ScreenshotDHAKA, Jan 19, 2026 (BSS) – Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today 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. 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. If you cast the “Yes” vote in the referendum, Bangladesh will be free from discrimination, exploitation and oppression,” he said. Prof Yunus explained that the “Yes” vote in the referendum means the government and the opposition will work together in forming a caretaker government and the Election Commission.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 19, 2026 13:20 UTC