Bangladesh to Hold National Referendum Alongside February Elections: What You Need to Know

Nov 13, 2025 09:01 pm CST

Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, has announced a simultaneous referendum and national election in February 2025. The referendum will address constitutional reforms including a bicameral parliament system, despite opposition from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party who argue implementation should be left to an elected government with democratic mandate.