Bangladesh, Feb. 14 -- Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz today urged the political parties to implement the reforms showing respect to the referendum verdict, noting the overwhelming 'Yes' vote in the referendum reflects clear people's mandate for reform.

"The citizens of Bangladesh gave, in a clear and unequivocal manner, their verdict for the constitutional reform proposals contained in the July National Charter," he said.

Prof Riaz added: "The verdict demonstrates that a large majority of citizens do not wish to return to the old system or maintain the status quo. Instead, they want change and reform in state structure".News BSS

He made the remarks at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy here this morn...