Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladesh Bank has instructed all scheduled banks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to play an active role in raising public awareness to ensure the upcoming national referendum is successful and meaningful.

The directives were issued during a "Bankers' Meeting" held at the central bank headquarters on Sunday. The meeting was presided over by Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur, with four deputy governors and managing directors of all private commercial banks in attendance.

According to meeting sources, the central bank has mandated that every bank branch across the country display at least two awareness banners regarding the referendum. This initiative aims to provide citizens with a clear understanding ...