Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The government has launched a series of nationwide programmes aimed at raising public awareness about the upcoming referendum, according to the Chief Advisor's Office (CAO).

In a statement issued on Monday, the CAO said the initiative is intended to address confusion about the referendum at the grassroots level. As part of the programme, field-level government officials, religious leaders and representatives of non-government organisations are being trained across the country.

Separate conferences for divisional officials and imams were held in Barishal on Sunday. The sessions included briefings on the referendum by Ali Riaz, a special assistant to the chief advisor with the rank of advisor, and another special assista...