Barishal, July 18 -- e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday warned the government that it would face a strong public movement if it failed to implement the verdict of the recent referendum, claiming that nearly 70 percent of voters had supported the proposals placed before the people.

"If the referendum is ignored, this government will also lose its legitimacy. If you make the referendum fail, you will be made to fail. The people will compel you to respect the referendum," he said.

Addressing an 11-party divisional rally at Hemayet Uddin Central Eidgah Maidan in Barishal, Dr Shafiqur urged the government not to embark on what he described as a "path of deception."

"Our position is clear-the people's ...