Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday encouraged voters to vote 'Yes' in the referendum, stressing that the key to building a new Bangladesh is now in the hands of the people.

"I urge all of you to participate in the upcoming referendum. Seal 'Yes' to build the state according to your expectations. If you seal 'Yes,' the door to building a new Bangladesh will open. Put your seal on 'Yes,' encourage everyone you know to do the same, and bring them to the polling stations. Change the country," he said, expressing the hope that all would take part in building the nation together.

In a televised message in the evening, Prof Yunus said the 'July Uprising' is an extraordinary achievement in the nation's history. It has...