Govt launches ‘Yes’ campaign in edn institutions

The government has launched campaigns in schools, colleges, universities and madrasas nationwide to encourage students to vote “Yes” in the upcoming referendum.

As part of the campaign, leaflets and booklets titled “Yes for Change” will be distributed among students. Documentaries, video clips and songs on the referendum will be released on mobile phones and university social media platforms. Banners, festoons and stickers will also be displayed across campuses.

Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser, said the referendum reflects the desire to break a fascist state structure and establish a true democratic system. “To build a humane and democratic country, voting ‘Yes’ is the only option,” he said.

The decision was taken at a meeting at the University Grants Commission yesterday. 

Meanwhile, leaflets will also be delivered to every household in Dhaka city.

In addition, high-rise buildings, billboards, streets and other public spaces in North and South City Corporations will display banners, festoons and stickers to encourage residents to vote “Yes” for a democratic, humane and prosperous Bangladesh.

Riaz also informed local government and city corporation officials about the programme at a meeting yesterday afternoon.