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DHAKA, Nov 13, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said the government decided to hold the referendum on national polls day in February, allowing people to cast their votes on a single question involving four key reform proposals.
The Chief Adviser said this in a televised address to the nation on the 'July National Charter 2025' implementation this afternoon after the Council of Advisers approved the 'July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order, 2025'.
Professor Yunus chaired the meeting at his office in the city's Tejgaon area this morning.
He said the question to be presented on the referendum ballot is as follows:
"Do you approve the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order, 2025 and the following constitutional reform proposals contained within the July National Charter?"
The key proposals include:
A) During the election period, the caretaker government, Election Commission, and other constitutional bodies will be formed in accordance with the procedures described in the July Charter.
B) The next parliament will be bicameral - consisting of an upper house of 100 members elected proportionally based on national votes, and any constitutional amendment will require the approval of a majority in the upper house.
C) The reforms agreed upon by political parties in the July Charter - including increased representation of women in parliament, election of a Deputy Speaker and committee chairpersons from the opposition, term limits for the Prime Minister, expanded powers of the President, protection of fundamental rights, judicial independence, and stronger local government - will be binding on the parties that win the next election.
D) Other reforms described in the July Charter will be implemented in line with the commitments of the political parties.
The Chief Adviser said voters will cast a single "Yes" or "No" vote to express their opinion on all four points.
