However, several political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), have objected to holding the referendum on the same day as the election.
They prefer that it be conducted beforehand to establish the legal basis of the July Charter.
In response, Salahuddin Ahmed stated, “If the election and the referendum are held on the same day, voters can cast ballots for both simultaneously. This is not new in our electoral culture. It will save time, reduce expenses, and minimise administrative complications.”