No Scope for Holding Referendum before National Election: Khosru

There is no scope for holding a referendum before the upcoming national election, said BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.He made the remark while speaking to journalists after a courtesy meeting with British High Commissioner Sarah Cook at the BNP Chairperson’s office in Gulshan on Tuesday (28 October).Khosru said there was no possibility of holding a referendum before the national election, nor was there any scope for reopening discussions on the matter. “Both votes will be held on the same day. The BNP’s position will remain unchanged, and there is no room for decisions outside of the existing consensus,” he said.Describing the topics discussed during the meeting, the BNP leader said that the talks focused on making the Election Commission functional and on preparations for party-based elections. “The issue of holding free and credible elections received importance in the discussion,” he said.He mentioned that discussions were also held ...

• 28 Oct 2025