EC launches voter registration for expatriates in Canada | News Flash

DHAKA, Sept 12, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has formally introduced voter registration and smart National Identity (NID) card services for Bangladeshi expatriates living in Canada, marking a major step to include non-resident citizens in the country's democratic process. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin inaugurated the services at a ceremony at the Bangladesh High Commission in Ottawa on Thursday, where he also handed over smart NID cards to several registered expatriates, symbolizing the official launch, according to a message received here today. "Democracy is inclusive when all citizens can take part, wherever they live," the CEC said, reiterating his call to make voting rights more accessible for Bangladeshis abroad. He stressed that expatriates, who contribute significantly...