Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said the government employees are not allowed to campaign in favour of either 'Yes' or 'No' in the upcoming referendum.

The commission has issued the directive in a letter sent to all Returning Officers across the country.

"Any person employed in the service of the Republic may inform and raise awareness among the people about the referendum. But they are strictly prohibited from calling upon people in any manner to cast votes either in favour of 'Yes' or 'No' in the referendum," said the letter.

The letter signed by EC Deputy Secretary Mohammad Munir Hossain cited that relevant provisions, section 21, of the Referendum Ordinance, 2025 and, Article 86, of the Representation of ...