Key to the nation's success lies with people: Ali Riaz

---

FE Team | Published: January 23, 2026 00:54:26

---

Prof Ali Riaz, special assistant to the Chief Adviser, has said the key to the nation's success lies with the country's people, report agencies.
Speaking at a consultation meeting organised by the Khulna Divisional Administration at the Divisional Commissioner's Office auditorium on Thursday, Prof Riaz emphasised the importance of public participation in the referendum and voter mobilisation.
Ali Riaz, also the chief coordinator of the public awareness campaign team on the upcoming referendum, urged people to vote 'Yes' in the referendum to reform the country and establish equality and dignity, marking their ballots with a tick.
Ali Riaz highlighted that the July National Charter 2025 reflects the aspirations of people. "Although this charter is printed in black ink, its true meaning has been written in blood. While we may not have contributed with our blood, it is our responsibility to recognise the July National Charter 2025."
He said the referendum is the best mechanism to determine the future system of government, and even though the interim government remains neutral in national elections, it supports the 'Yes' vote in the referendum. According to the constitution, he said, public servants face no restrictions in campaigning for the 'Yes' vote.
At the event, Monir Haider, special assistant (Consensus) to the Chief Adviser, said the main aim of the 2024 mass uprising was to create a fascism-free and inequality-free society.