Dhaka, Nov. 13 -- President Md Shahabuddin has signed the July National Charter Implementation Order.

An official from the president's office told bdnews24.com the information on Thursday afternoon.

A referendum will be held in accordance with this order. The referendum will give the people's verdict on the reform proposals that have been finalised and included in the July National Charter following dialogue between the political parties and the National Consensus Commission.

Meanwhile, Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation this afternoon on the implementation of the July Charter. He may announce the decision on when the referendum will be held in his speech.

The chief advisor's speech is scheduled to be broadcast live ...