Election Commission plans voter registration for Bangladeshi immigrants
Skip to main content
E-paper বাংলা
T
Latest
Ray of Sara shines on Tea production falls 3% in 2022 Top republican says odds 'very high' of US military conflict with China Germany overcome Belgium to win hockey World Cup ‘Local conglomerates lost Tk 65,000cr for dollar price hike’ Bavuma century sets up series win for South Africa Real life ‘3 Idiots’ hero on a ‘Climate Fast', but why? Odisha minister shot dead by rogue cop India clinch six-wicket win over NZ to level series IMF likely to approve Bangladesh’s $4.5b loan tomorrow Ex-justice Siddiquee made law commission member National Film Awards 2021 announced Brighton strike late to knock holders Liverpool out of FA Cup One Hundred Years of ‘Siddhartha’: One man’s journey to enlightenment Journalist Raghunath Kha released on bail
The Daily Star
Journalism Without Fear or Favour
Monday, January 30, 2023
  • E-paper
  • বাংলা
Latest
Ray of Sara shines on Tea production falls 3% in 2022 Top republican says odds 'very high' of US military conflict with China Germany overcome Belgium to win hockey World Cup ‘Local conglomerates lost Tk 65,000cr for dollar price hike’ Bavuma century sets up series win for South Africa Real life ‘3 Idiots’ hero on a ‘Climate Fast', but why? Odisha minister shot dead by rogue cop India clinch six-wicket win over NZ to level series IMF likely to approve Bangladesh’s $4.5b loan tomorrow Ex-justice Siddiquee made law commission member National Film Awards 2021 announced Brighton strike late to knock holders Liverpool out of FA Cup One Hundred Years of ‘Siddhartha’: One man’s journey to enlightenment Journalist Raghunath Kha released on bail
The Daily Star
Monday, January 30, 2023 | Journalism Without Fear or Favour
  • Home
  • News
    • Bangladesh
    • Asia
    • World
  • Opinion
    • Views
    • Editorial
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Health
    • Diseases
    • Healthcare
    • Food
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • More Sports
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Global Economy
    • Organisation News
  • Entertainment
    • TV & Film
    • Music
    • Theatre & Arts
  • Culture
    • Art & Design
    • Books
  • Life & Living
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Food & Recipes
    • Health & Fitness
  • Youth
    • Education
    • Careers
    • Young Icons
  • Tech & Startup
    • Science, Gadgets, and Tech
    • Startups
    • Automobiles
  • Feature
    • Lifestyle
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Showbiz
    • Star Health
    • Satireday
    • Shout
    • Toggle
    • Star Literature
    • In Focus
    • Star Youth
    • Law & Our Rights
    • Daily Star Books
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
  • Environment
    • Climate crisis
    • Natural resources
    • Pollution
  • NRB
বাংলা T
  • Home
  • News
    • Bangladesh
    • Asia
    • World
  • Opinion
    • Views
    • Editorial
    • Letters to the Editor
  • Health
    • Diseases
    • Healthcare
    • Food
  • Sports
    • Cricket
    • Football
    • More Sports
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Global Economy
    • Organisation News
  • Entertainment
    • TV & Film
    • Music
    • Theatre & Arts
  • Culture
    • Art & Design
    • Books
  • Life & Living
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Food & Recipes
    • Health & Fitness
  • Youth
    • Education
    • Careers
    • Young Icons
  • Tech & Startup
    • Science, Gadgets, and Tech
    • Startups
    • Automobiles
  • Feature
    • Lifestyle
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Showbiz
    • Star Health
    • Satireday
    • Shout
    • Toggle
    • Star Literature
    • In Focus
    • Star Youth
    • Law & Our Rights
    • Daily Star Books
    • Roundtables
    • Supplements
  • Environment
    • Climate crisis
    • Natural resources
    • Pollution
  • NRB

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • SMS Subscription
  • Apps
  • Comment Policy
  • RSS
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Conference Hall
  • Archives
City

EC plans voter registration for expats, says CEC

Diplomatic Correspondent
Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:00 AM Last update on: Fri Jan 25, 2019 01:10 AM
DNCC election 2019
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda. Star file photo

Bangladesh Election Commission plans to introduce a voter registration system for Bangladeshi expatriates, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda said in New Delhi, India yesterday.

The CEC said the commission will set up offices in several countries, namely Singapore, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Malaysia, UK, USA, Italy, Australia and Canada. These are the countries where most Bangladeshi expatriates live.

For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel.

Over 10 million Bangladeshis live in 157 countries, but many of them have failed to enrol in the voter list, and they do not have NIDs, he said.

He said technical and non-technical teams of experts will visit the countries to conduct a feasibility study, according to a press release of Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi.

The CEC's remarks were delivered through a presentation he gave at the opening of a two-day international conference on “Making Our Elections Inclusive and Accessible”, organised by Election Commission of India, marking National Voters' Day celebrations.

Besides Bangladesh, top election commission officials from Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Kazakhstan, and Russia are participating in the event. Representatives from several international organisations are also taking part.

Chief Election Commissioner of India Sunil Arora delivered the keynote address at the opening session.

In his first foreign visit after presiding over Bangladesh's 11th parliamentary election on Dec 30, CEC Huda said the polls have been inclusive of all registered political parties. The election has been free, fair and peaceful with 25,000 local and 160 international observers freely watching the voting process, he said.

Huda said the Election Commission has focused on young voters, encouraging their enrolment through SMS, TVC, radio, posters and leaflets. Voters' awareness programme has also been included in the primary and secondary level curricula.

Related topic
Bangladesh Election Commission / Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda
Apple Google
Click to comment

Comments

Comments Policy

Related News

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda
Politics

Mahbub Talukdar works for own benefit, not Election Commission’s: CEC

Election Comission
Front Page

National Identity Cards: At least 73 dubious applications in EC database

Chief Election Commissioner CEC KM Nurul Huda
Country

Stay neutral during polls: CEC tells lawmen

CEC rejects TIB’s Bangladesh election report
JS Polls 2018

CEC blasts TIB polls findings

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda
City

CEC calls for ensuring security of polling agents

The Daily Star  | বাংলা
৬ ঘণ্টা আগে|বাংলাদেশ

ঘন কুয়াশা: পাটুরিয়া-দৌলতদিয়া, আরিচা-কাজিরহাটে ফেরি চলাচল বন্ধ

ঘন কুয়াশার কারণে পাটুরিয়া-দৌলতদিয়া ও আরিচা-কাজিরহাট নৌপথে ফেরি চলাচল বন্ধ আছে। 

৮ ঘণ্টা আগে|অর্থনীতি

আইএমএফের ৪.৫ বিলিয়ন ডলার ঋণ অনুমোদন হতে পারে আজ

The Daily Star
Follow Us
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • SMS Subscription
  • Apps
  • Comment Policy
  • RSS
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Conference Hall
  • Archives
© 2023 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI LAB
Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action.