Sharmin S Murshid, adviser to the Ministry of Social Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, stated that there is no precedent anywhere in the world for holding a national election and a referendum simultaneously. Speaking on Monday at a views exchange meeting at the Jessore Deputy Commissioner’s conference room ‘Amitrakshar’, she said implementing such a process would be extremely difficult and would require cooperation from all. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Ashek Hasan.

Murshid emphasized that the interim government’s responsibility is to rebuild a collapsed state and restore law and order, describing the task as highly challenging. She highlighted that around 64 percent of participants in the 2024 movement were women, proving their repeated role in defending the nation. She urged respect for women and called for public opinion in favor of the referendum to build a better country.

She added that corruption and violence against women still exist and that restoring democracy is essential for change. According to her, the referendum is a key democratic tool to ensure justice and establish a permanent state structure for the people.