Rajshahi: Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum emphasized the significance of voting ‘Yes’ in the upcoming referendum as a critical step towards building a beautiful Bangladesh. She urged for unity and continued campaigning to ensure the country’s progress.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the adviser made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a views exchange meeting with divisional and district-level officials. The meeting, organized by the divisional and district administrations, aimed to promote and raise awareness about the 13th National Parliamentary Elections and the referendum at the Deputy Commissioner Office’s conference room.
Nurjahan Begum highlighted that Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971 with significant sacrifices and stressed the importance of preventing any recurrence of bloodshed. She stated that a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum is crucial to ensuring no mother loses her child again and called for collective campaigning, involving both government offices and private entities, with potential support from NGOs.
The adviser expressed hope that a ‘Yes’ victory would lead to a Bangladesh where unjust imprisonment is eliminated, authoritarianism is curbed, and citizens’ fundamental rights are protected. She emphasized the need to educate those unfamiliar with the referendum through understandable means, including family involvement.
Nurjahan Begum also advised the officials present to remain impartial and avoid favoritism towards any candidate during the national election. The meeting was chaired by DC Afia Akhter and addressed by several other prominent figures, including Health and Family Welfare Ministry Secretary Saidur Rahman and Rajshahi Medical University Vice-Chancellor Professor Jawadul Haque.
Additionally, Nurjahan Begum inspected a voter motivation promotional activity titled “Voter’s Vehicle” during her visit to Rajshahi College.