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Professor Ali Riaz says Bangladeshi officials can legally campaign for a "Yes" vote in the upcoming referendum, calling opposition claims baseless.
On January 24, 2026, Professor Ali Riaz stated there is no legal barrier preventing Bangladeshi government officials from campaigning for a “Yes” vote in the upcoming referendum, calling claims of illegality baseless.
Speaking in Sylhet, he affirmed the interim government’s legitimacy, its mandate to drive reform and prepare for elections, and the referendum’s role in advancing accountability.
Riaz cited global precedent, noting 48 referendums since 1972 often involved government support, and dismissed concerns over public understanding or morality, emphasizing citizens’ proven capacity for national mobilization.
He criticized the concentration of power in the Prime Minister’s office and said the referendum aims to establish a more transparent governance system.
El profesor Ali Riaz dice que los funcionarios bangladesíes pueden hacer campaña legalmente por un voto "Sí" en el próximo referéndum, calificando las afirmaciones de la oposición como infundadas.