Yunus urges religious leaders to help raise public awareness about election, referendum

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has urged religious leaders to help raise awareness about the parliamentary polls and referendum scheduled for Feb 12.

He made the call while meeting the leaders of the Christian community on Christmas Eve on Wednesday evening at the State Guest House Jamuna.

The Chief Advisor’s Office later issued a media statement on the meeting.

Archbishop Bejoy N D’Cruz said the people of Bangladesh, along with millions around the world, are celebrating Christmas this year with enthusiasm and joy, keeping in mind the great ideals of Jesus Christ’s forgiveness and service to humanity.

Wishing the Chief Advisor a Merry Christmas, Bejoy, the head of the Catholic Christians in Bangladesh, said: “After the July mass uprising, the people entrusted you with the task of rebuilding Bangladesh. You have been fulfilling that responsibility with utmost dedication. We pray that your efforts will succeed through a free, fair, and peaceful election.”

The interim government chief said he is working to build a healthy society.

“That is why the July Charter has been prepared to uphold the spirit of the mass uprising. Through a referendum on this charter, the country will take another step forward,” he said.