Pakistan, Nov. 13 -- Bangladesh's interim government announced plans to hold a national referendum on implementing the "July Charter," a reform blueprint created after last year's student-led uprising. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus confirmed the decision on Thursday, emphasizing that the proposed changes aim to reshape national politics, strengthen institutions, and formally recognize the 2024 uprising that forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India.

Yunus also reaffirmed that parliamentary elections are scheduled for February and assured that the vote will be free and fair. The announcement marks a crucial step toward restoring political stability after months of unrest that left deep divisions across the country's poli...