The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has instructed all government and armed forces employees involved in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election and referendum to complete their registration for postal voting by December 25. The directive, signed by Additional Secretary K.M. Ali Newaz, was sent to the Finance Ministry for distribution via SMS to all eligible officers and employees listed in the iBAS++ payroll system. Registration must be completed through the ‘Postal Vote BD’ app, which enables IT-supported postal ballot participation.

According to the EC, registered voters will receive postal ballots by mail and must return them to their respective returning officers after casting their votes. The initiative aims to ensure that officials engaged in election duties can still exercise their voting rights. The EC has also published a detailed election schedule, with candidate nomination closing on December 29 and polling set for February 12, 2026.

Officials say the move reflects the commission’s broader effort to modernize election logistics and enhance voter inclusion among public servants.