Interim Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus announced that Bangladesh will hold a national referendum on implementing the July National Charter on the same day as the upcoming 13th parliamentary election in February. In a televised address on November 13, he said the referendum will seek public approval on four key constitutional reform issues, including the formation of a bicameral parliament, expansion of fundamental rights, enhanced presidential powers, and ensuring women’s representation. The referendum will also ask voters whether they support implementing the July Charter’s provisions on caretaker governance and judicial independence. Dr. Yunus emphasized that holding both the election and referendum simultaneously will make the process more efficient and festive. Necessary legislation will be enacted in due course to facilitate the referendum process.