Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sangsad Central Command Council on Tuesday urged citizens to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum, saying it is crucial for safeguarding democracy, justice and the country’s future.
The call came at a press conference where a written statement was read out by freedom fighter Naim Jahangir, convener of the Central Command Council.
He said the July 2024 student–public uprising marked the beginning of a new journey for Bangladesh, proving once again that people are the main driving force of history. “This time, the mass uprising will remove all past obstacles and ensure the ownership of the state by its people,” he said.
Referring to the scheduled referendum on February 12, 2026, followed by the 13th national parliamentary election, Naim Jahangir said the organisation is calling on people across the country to actively participate in both democratic exercises.
He described the July Charter 2025 as a historic milestone, saying it was formulated to ensure rights, justice, democracy and the security of future generations, while preventing the resurgence of fascism. “The core objective of the July Charter is to protect national sovereignty, ensure public welfare and build a prosperous, stable and democratic constitutional Bangladesh,” he said.
According to him, implementation of the July Charter will help realise the fundamental goals of the Liberation War.
Stressing the importance of the referendum, he said voting ‘Yes’ is essential to uphold and protect the spirit of the July Charter. “A conscious and positive decision will place the nation’s future on a stronger foundation. A ‘Yes’ vote means standing for justice, moving forward on the path of development and uniting the country through democratic means,” he added.
The Muktijoddha Sangsad also expressed hope that both the referendum and the parliamentary election would be held in a peaceful, spontaneous and festive atmosphere. He said the democratic process should turn into a people’s festival where citizens exercise their voting rights with joy, harmony and a sense of responsibility.
Calling for unity beyond party lines, Naim Jahangir urged all citizens to stand in favour of the July Charter and fulfil their civic duty by voting ‘Yes’. “The spirit of the Liberation War and the people’s uprising flows in the blood of the people of Bangladesh. This nation will never be defeated,” he said.
He concluded by requesting journalists to disseminate the organisation’s message to the nation through their respective media outlets.