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flag Professor Ali Riaz says Bangladeshi officials can legally campaign for a "Yes" vote in the upcoming referendum, calling opposition claims baseless.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag He criticized the concentration of power in the Prime Minister’s office and said the referendum aims to establish a more transparent governance system.

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