Referendum will be held alongside elections: Yunus

Delivering a nationally televised address, Yunus says the decision was taken after considering all aspects, adding that holding both votes together would in no way hinder the reform objectives

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus Thursday announced that a referendum on constitutional reforms will be held alongside the general elections on the same day in February next year.

Yunus made the announcement in a televised address to the nation after the political parties failed to reach a consensus on the timing of the referendum despite multiple rounds of discussions.

“After considering all aspects, we have decided to hold the referendum and the national polls on the same day - the first half of February next,” he said.