Bangladesh’s ‘Yes’ campaign gains momentum ahead of February 12 referendum in Cox’s Bazar
A public awareness meeting on the upcoming February 12 referendum was held in Cox’s Bazar, led by Adilur Rahman Khan, adviser to several ministries in Bangladesh’s interim government. The event, organised by the local district administration, called on voters to support the ‘Yes’ campaign for a new constitutional direction.
Khan addressed the gathering, stressing that a ‘Yes’ vote would honour the sacrifices of those who fought for independence in July 1975. He linked the referendum to building a Bangladesh free from fascism, discrimination, and extrajudicial killings, including enforced disappearances and crossfire deaths.
The meeting, chaired by Cox’s Bazar deputy commissioner Md A Mannan, included senior officials, civil society representatives, and local residents. Khan also assured the audience that equal rights for all ethnic communities would be guaranteed under the proposed changes. After the discussions, Khan officially launched the ‘Voter Gari’—a dedicated vehicle for referendum outreach—at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. The initiative aims to boost participation ahead of the February 12 vote.
The referendum campaign in Cox’s Bazar highlighted calls for constitutional reform and national unity. Khan’s visit, part of broader awareness efforts, follows similar events in Chattogram, where he previously promoted the ‘Yes’ vote as a step toward a fairer and more inclusive Bangladesh.
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