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Bangladeshis Vote in Droves for Constitutional Change in Referendum

New York Times - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete by Anupreeta Das and Saif HasnatFebruary 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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In February 2026, Bangladesh held a referendum on constitutional reforms aimed at safeguarding democracy and improving governance. The referendum, supported by student leaders from the 2024 revolution, passed with 80% of voters in favor. The proposed changes include a bicameral legislature, term limits for prime ministers, and increased female participation in politics. While the referendum is binding, some students are concerned about the willingness of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the election's landslide winner, to implement the reforms. These reforms are based on the July Charter, a consensus document created by the interim government and various political parties, calling for structural changes to Bangladesh's governance.

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The New York Times 30% 2024 revolution 40% July Charter 50% Saleh Uddin Sifat ×250% Jamaat-e-Islami 60% Dhaka 60% Muhammad Yunus 60% Bangladesh Election Commission 70% National Citizen Party ×370% Bangladesh Nationalist Party ×380% Bangladesh ×390%

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constitutional reform 80% democracy 70% women's participation 60% term limits 50% bicameral legislature 50% student movement 40% election results 40%

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Bangladesh

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