Joypurhat: Liberation War Affairs and Disaster Management and Relief Adviser Faruk-e-Azam, Bir Protik, emphasized the crucial role of a positive referendum outcome in shaping the country’s future. He urged citizens to vote ‘Yes’ to bring about changes and build a discrimination-free Bangladesh during a view exchange meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Joypurhat, where he was the chief guest.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, officials from various ranks in Joypurhat district participated in the meeting, focusing on the 13th National Parliamentary Election-2026 and the Referendum-2026. Faruk-e-Azam highlighted the importance of reforms to ensure accountability in administration and leadership, as well as to establish an independent judiciary and electoral system.
He stressed the significance of the upcoming parliamentary election and referendum in transforming the existing structure to create a discrimination-free Bangladesh. While acknowledging differing opinions among political party affiliates, he stated that the interim government holds no position on individual choices.
Faruk-e-Azam urged voters to support the ‘Yes’ vote to implement the July Charter, designed to ensure candidate accountability and restructure the state. He emphasized that this would empower citizens to take control of their state, preventing abuses of power and ensuring voting rights.
The meeting, chaired by DC Joypurhat Md. Al Mamun, also featured addresses from Police Superintendent Mina Mahmuda, District Council Chief Executive Officer Md. Raihan Sarkar, District Election Officer Mahmud Hasan, and Deputy Director of Local Government Uttam Roy. Later, Faruk-e-Azam addressed a courtyard meeting organized by the district administration and information office at Paschim Dogachhi village in Dogachhi Union under Joypurhat sadar upazila.