Bangladesh Referendum Controversy: How Pre-Election Vote Proposals Threaten February Election Timeline

Oct 29, 2025 05:34 pm CST

Bangladesh's political transition faces uncertainty as the National Consensus Commission recommends holding a referendum on implementing the July National Charter either before or during the February elections. While Interim Government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus supports the referendum process, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party opposes it, claiming it would further divide the country. This controversy highlights the ongoing tensions between political factions as Bangladesh attempts to establish a post-Hasina democratic framework.