Professor Ali Riaz, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, announced that the official symbol for the upcoming national referendum will be a tick mark. He made the statement on Sunday afternoon while addressing the Divisional Imam Conference at Bell’s Park in Barishal. Riaz explained that voters should use the tick mark to indicate a 'yes' vote in the referendum, which is being held alongside the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

He contrasted this referendum with previous ones, noting that earlier referendums sought approval after decisions were made, whereas this time public consent is being sought first before implementation. The event, organized to promote the referendum and encourage voter participation, was attended by senior government and law enforcement officials, including the Additional Divisional Commissioner Mahfuzur Rahman and other dignitaries.

Riaz urged citizens to unite beyond political and religious divisions to build a state based on equality, human dignity, and social justice, echoing the promises of 1971. He emphasized that the referendum offers a rare opportunity for citizens to shape the nation’s future.