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Reading the statement, Farhad said through these rallies, they will call upon people from all walks of life to take a position in favour of “yes” in the referendum in a peaceful, democratic, and inclusive manner.

The five student unions are the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu), Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu), Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu), and Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUcsu).

Organisers said the rallies aim to clarify the importance of the referendum to the public, end politics of confusion and fear, and build consolidated awareness in favour of state reforms.

Similar rallies will be organised gradually in all divisional cities.

Alongside elected student representatives, participants are expected to include members of the families of the July martyrs and injured fighters, imams of mosques, priests of temples, presidents of business associations and press clubs, heads of Shilpakala Academy and sports organisations, representatives of the working class, and professionals, including teachers and doctors.