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Bangladesh’s Democratic Reset? Voters Back Reforms but Return Old Guard to Power
The July National Charter includes over 80 reforms to prevent authoritarian rule and establish democracy, with a Constitutional Reform Council to implement changes if approved.
- On Thursday , Bangladesh held a national referendum alongside its first parliamentary election since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's August 2024 ouster, with voters queuing in Dhaka.
- The July Charter, unveiled last year, was approved for implementation by the interim government in November and a High Court reinstated the referendum provision in 2024.
- Voters faced a single yes-or-no referendum question that bundled over 80 reforms into four consolidated reform proposals, including a bicameral parliament, and cast ballots by secret ballot.
- The Election Commission said 60.2% of voters approved the referendum, making the charter binding on victorious parties in the upcoming parliament.
- Critics warn the bundled reforms deny voters individual choices, with the BNP uneasy and Jamaat viewing the vote as an opportunity, while reforms still require ratification by the new parliament.
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Bangladesh votes in favour of July Charter Referendum — here's all you need to know about it
Bangladesh voters approved the July National Charter Implementation Order with 48 million in favour and 22.5 million against (68% and 32%) across 299 seats, Dhaka Tribune reported. The referendum was held alongside the 12 February general election, which brought the BNP to power.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left
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L 40%
C 30%
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