Archive · 19 Jan 2026

Yunus Urges 'Yes' Vote for Bangladesh Reforms

Yunus Urges 'Yes' Vote for Bangladesh Reforms

Muhammad Yunus, the interim leader of Bangladesh, is asking people to vote 'yes' in an upcoming referendum.

This vote is about a set of big changes called the July National Charter-2025.

These changes include limiting the prime minister to 10 years in office, making the courts independent, and creating a new upper house in the government.

Yunus says these changes will make the country fairer and stop people from being treated badly.

The vote is on February 12, the same day as the general elections.

Some political parties and legal experts have questions about the referendum, saying it might not be legal under the current constitution.

But the government is still encouraging people to vote 'yes' to create a 'new Bangladesh'.

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