Religious Adviser Dr. A F M Khalid Hossain stated that a national referendum would block the path to fascist governance in Bangladesh. He made the remarks on Monday afternoon while addressing an Imam Conference held at the Habiganj Deputy Commissioner’s office premises. The event focused on promoting the referendum and encouraging voter participation through awareness activities led by imams.

Dr. Hossain said that once someone assumes power in Bangladesh, there is often a tendency to prolong authority through various tactics, a pattern seen repeatedly over the past 54 years. He emphasized that a referendum could serve as an effective means to change this situation. He added that such a process would allow both the government and opposition parties to work together in forming a caretaker government, the Election Commission, and the Public Service Commission, thereby strengthening democracy.

During the event, a video message from the Chief Adviser about the referendum was shown to the attending imams. The Religious Adviser also instructed imams, as well as leaders of temples and churches, to motivate the public about the referendum. Senior district officials, including the returning officer, police superintendent, and election officer, were present.