Dhaka, Oct. 30 -- A swift decision on the referendum and the implementation of the July National Charter will be made shortly, Law Advisor Asif Nazrul has said.

On Thursday, he said disagreements over the referendum have reached a boiling point and a decision on these matters "must be taken".

"It [decision] will be made by the chief advisor. We are here to assist him," he said.

"No one else will make this decision -- that you can be certain of. If the chief advisor needs consultation, he will seek it, but once made, the decision will be firm. And it will be taken very quickly."

On the July Charter, political parties have split sharply on two main points: the process of implementing the Charter and the referendum date.

Several parties...