Bangladesh referendum endorses democratic charter

Will street protests return to Bangladesh over Yunus's July Charter?

BNP chief Tarique Rahman's electoral victory might have settled a battle. But the implementation of the Muhammad Yunus-driven July Charter, which secured a clear "Yes" in the referendum, could emerge as a challenge for Rahman. Bangladesh could see street protests and confrontational politics return.

70% Bangladeshis Voted 'Yes' To July Charter. What Does It Mean?

There was also the national referendum on the implementation of a reform package, which saw a 60.26 per cent voter turnout in Bangladesh, with the 'yes' vote winning a clear majority, the Election Commission announced Friday.

Bangladesh referendum endorses democratic charter

DHAKA: Bangladeshi voters have endorsed sweeping democratic reforms in a national referendum, the Election Commission said on Friday (Feb 13), a key pillar of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunu