The “Yes” vote in Thursday’s referendum received comparatively lower support than in the previous three plebiscites.

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Polling opened at 7:30am and will continue without break until 4:30pm

Chief adviser says referendum approval will drive fundamental transformation

For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, voters residing outside of the country were able to cast their votes for both the national election and the referendum through postal ballots.

The Election Commission and the government are at loggerheads over whether employees of the republic can campaign for a “yes” vote in the referendum, scheduled to be held along with the February 12 general election.

Following prolonged discussions between the National Consensus Commission (NCC) and various political parties on reforms in key state institutions, the July National Charter was signed on October 17, 2025.

They may inform and raise awareness about the referendum itself, it clarifies

Speaking in Chattogram, NCP leader says 'yes' vote would safeguard gains of the July Uprising

A curious drama is unfolding as Bangladesh approaches a historic double-header on February 12: a parliamentary election and a constitutional referendum.

On February 12, 2026, alongside the 13th parliamentary election, Bangladesh will also hold a referendum on the implementation of reforms proposed in the July National Charter.

The referendum concerns the constitutional reform agenda outlined in the “July Charter”

The directive was given at a bankers' meeting at the BB headquarters

Rangpur rally will deliver final message on reforms, says Abdul Halim

CEC says it would be challenging for the EC to hold election and referendum on the same day

Announce nationwide rallies as part of seventh round of their programmes

No imposed condition can undermine the sovereignty of the parliament, BNP leader says

Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher yesterday said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has created confusion by announcing that the national election and referendum would be held on the same day.

The BNP yesterday thanked Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus for confirming the February 2026 election plan and announcing that the July charter referendum will be held on the same day.

The government yesterday unveiled a set of key decisions, including holding the national election and the July charter referendum on the same day, and introducing an upper house to be formed through proportional representation.