Information and Broadcasting Syeda Rizwana Hasan -File photo

DHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today called upon the people to cast "Yes" vote in the referendum to realize the dreams of the July fighters and to build a transformed and discrimination-free Bangladesh.
 
"Yes vote is necessary to eliminate discrimination, continue democratic 
practices, maintain a balance of power, ensure the rule of law and justice, and keep the administration free from partisan influence," she told an awareness and views-exchange meeting on referendum and national election at Rajbari Yeasin High School ground.

Rizwana, also adviser for environment, forest and climate change, and water resources, said July Charter has been adopted on the basis of consensus of all parties to realize the dreams of the July fighters. 
The government has formed 11 reform commissions, six of which are directly related to elections, she added.
 
She urged people to vote "Yes" in the referendum if they want a balance of power, a parliament with coordination between a lower house and an upper house, want women's empowerment and do not want convicted persons to be pardoned without the opinion of the complainant.

Information and Broadcasting Secretary Mahbuba Farjana, Rajbari 
Superintendent of Police Mohammad Manjur Morshed and July fighter Abdullah Al Mamun also spoke at the event with Rajbari Deputy Commissioner Sultana Akter in the chair.

Earlier, the information adviser inaugurated a procession rally on the 
occasion of the referendum and national election at the Bir Muktijoddha 
Shahid Khushi Railway Ground.