Professor Ali Riaz, special assistant to the Chief Adviser, said the July Charter was formulated to prevent any future authoritarian rule in Bangladesh. Speaking on Sunday at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology in Sylhet, he stated that the nation had endured 16 years under personal dictatorship before the 2024 mass uprising brought temporary relief from fascism. He emphasized that the current constitution still allows the possibility of autocracy, and therefore the upcoming referendum must secure a 'Yes' victory to enforce the July Charter.
Riaz explained that the July Charter, drafted through consensus among all political parties, aims to ensure democratic governance and constitutional accountability. He said a 'Yes' vote would enable joint formation of the caretaker government and Election Commission by the government and opposition, restrict unilateral constitutional amendments, and limit any individual to a maximum of ten years as prime minister. It would also guarantee judicial independence and prevent the return of fascism.
Vice-chancellors from several universities in Sylhet region also spoke at the event, supporting the call for democratic reforms.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ০১ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৪: ২৩আপডেট : ০১ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১৫: ০৪ স্টাফ রিপোর্টার প্রধান উপদেষ্টার বিশেষ সহকারী (উপদেষ্টা পদ মর্যাদা) অধ্যাপক আলী রীয়াজ বলেছেন, ব্যক্তিতান্ত্রিক স্বৈরাচারের জাঁতাকলে নিষ্পেষিত জাতি ১৬ বছর মক্তির প
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