A nationwide campaign for the 13th parliamentary election and the referendum on the July National Charter formally began on Monday with the launch of ten specially designed “voting vehicles”, branded as Super Caravans.

The Super Caravans were inaugurated at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, marking the start of a countrywide awareness drive.

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, Senior Secretary of the Election Commission Secretariat Akhtar Ahmed, and Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam officially launched the campaign by cutting a ribbon.

In a video message at the inauguration ceremony, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus said Bangladesh is passing through a crucial phase, with the upcoming national parliamentary election and a referendum on the implementation of the July National Charter ahead.

He said ten Super Caravans have been deployed to carry the campaign forward. These vehicles will travel across all 64 districts and 300 upazilas, going door to door to disseminate information on the election and the referendum, raise awareness about voting rights, and spread the message of democracy.

“Voting rights are not anyone’s charity; they are our constitutional right,” Yunus said. “By exercising this right, we decide the direction of our future. Ensuring a free, fair and inclusive election is not only the government’s responsibility—it is the responsibility of every citizen.”

He described the Super Caravans as more than just vehicles, calling them “a convoy carrying the message of democratic celebration”.

“They will convey how valuable a single vote is and remind people that participation, not apathy, strengthens democracy,” he said.

The chief adviser made a special appeal to young people, women voters and first-time voters to come forward, ask questions, learn, understand and cast their votes.

“Your decision will shape tomorrow’s Bangladesh—a new Bangladesh,” he said.

Yunus reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring an election environment free from fear and obstacles, where people can express their opinions freely and fearlessly.

“You are the owners of this country. You will decide who governs it for the next five years. Vote for your preferred candidate. Choose honest and capable candidates. Think carefully before you vote,” he said.

He also noted that voters will cast an additional vote in the upcoming polls—on the July National Charter.

“This charter was drafted through months of consultations with all political parties. If the people endorse it, the country will move forward safely for many years to come,” Yunus said, urging voters to cast a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum if they support the charter.

“Let us all come together to make this democratic journey successful. Let us vote—for ourselves, for the country, for future generations, and for a new world,” he added.