Election Commissioner Abul Fazl Md. Sanaullah has pledged to make upcoming elections inclusive by ensuring accessible voting environments for persons with disabilities and physically challenged voters.
He further announced that expatriates and prison inmates will also be able to vote in the next election. “People had almost forgotten the meaning of elections — we are working to restore that atmosphere,” he said.
EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed added that all necessary assistance will be provided to uphold the voting rights of disabled citizens, noting there are no constitutional barriers to their participation.