The Bangladeshi government has issued the 'July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order, 2025', setting the referendum on the same day as the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, scheduled for the first half of February. The referendum will ask voters a single question covering four key reform issues, including the creation of a bicameral parliament with a 100-member upper house based on proportional representation. The reforms also propose limiting the prime minister’s tenure, expanding presidential powers, increasing women’s representation, and strengthening judicial independence. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus announced the decision, emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Analysts, however, warned that combining four complex issues into one question could confuse voters and limit their ability to express nuanced opinions. The order follows months of political debate and aims to implement the July Charter, which was signed by major political parties after extensive negotiations.