Bangladesh to reap long-term gains if ‘Yes’ wins referendum: Asif Mahmud
Describing February 12 as a historic day, Asif Mahmud said voters would cast two ballots on that day.
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, former adviser to the interim government and chairman of the National Citizens' Party (NCP) Election Management Committee, on Wednesday said Bangladesh would reap long-term benefits if the "Yes" vote prevails in the upcoming referendum.
He made the remarks while addressing an NCP election rally at the Cumilla Town Hall field as part of a nationwide campaign to encourage voter participation in the referendum and garner support for NCP candidates contesting under the "Shapla Kali" symbol.
Describing February 12 as a historic day, Asif Mahmud said voters would cast two ballots on that day.
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"After 17 years of being deprived of their voting rights, people now have the opportunity to vote both for a parliamentary candidate and in the referendum," he said.
He expressed confidence that the 11-party alliance would secure victories in all 300 constituencies. "A 'Yes' victory in the referendum will bring benefits not only for the current generation, but also for future generations," he added.
The rally was also addressed by Kazi Din Mohammad, candidate for Cumilla-6; Principal Shafiqul Alam Helal, candidate for Cumilla-8; Mahabubur Rahman, secretary of Cumilla Metropolitan Jamaat-e-Islami; Navid Nawroj Shah, NCP central joint coordinator; and other leaders of the 11-party alliance.
