Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain today spoke at the premises of the Sunamganj Heritage Museum. Photo: BSSSUNAMGANJ, Jan 20, 2026 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM KhalidHossain today said a referendum is essential for ensuring a better future, asrestoring a democratic system, free and fair elections and democraticpractices requires voting "Yes" in the upcoming referendum. Highlighting the significance of the referendum, Dr Khalid said it is ahistoric and important event in Bangladesh's political journey, as allpolitical parties have signed the July Charter, making the referendum aproduct of national consensus. The Religious Adviser also assured that the administration and lawenforcement agencies would perform their duties with complete neutralityduring the election. Earlier, speech of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and awareness videos onthe referendum were screened through a campaign vehicle named "SuperCaravan."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 20, 2026 15:14 UTC