Kishoreganj: Adviser to the Ministries of Industries and Housing and Public Works, Adilur Rahman Khan, has voiced strong criticism against those questioning the governmental campaigning for the upcoming referendum, labeling them as fugitive forces.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Rahman addressed journalists after paying homage at the July Memorial located on the Gurudayal Government College ground in Kishoreganj town. He emphasized that the July Charter, which emerged as a result of the sacrifices made during the July-August mass uprising, is now poised for implementation through a referendum. Rahman insisted that the referendum aims to fulfill the spirit of the uprising and accused those opposing it of attempting to sow confusion among the populace.
Rahman expressed confidence that the Bangladeshi people will show their support for the July caravan by voting ‘Yes’ in the referendum. He further described the current government as one that champions mass uprising, with the July Charter being crafted through the active involvement of students and the general public. He reiterated the government’s commitment to collaborate with these groups in bringing the charter to fruition.
Discussing the political landscape post-referendum, Rahman indicated that public consensus would manifest through a ‘Yes’ vote on the 12th. This would subsequently lead to the election of preferred candidates from the local level to parliament. He praised the Bangladeshi people for their consciousness and intelligence, asserting that they have consistently made history.
Rahman noted the limited time remaining for the formal election campaign, expressing optimism that the country would unite in favor of the referendum, the July Charter, and the rights secured by the mass uprising. He pointed out that many supporters of fascism have left the country, while others remain in hiding, and voiced hope for fair elections across Kishoreganj and the nation.
Key figures, including Kishoreganj’s Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Islam Molla, Superintendent of Police Dr. S M Farhad Hossain, and district convener of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Hafez Ikram Hossain, were present alongside July fighters and district administration officials. Rahman participated in a view-exchange meeting on the referendum with government office heads and is slated to engage in further awareness campaigns with NGO representatives and beneficiary women in the district.