Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin said that if Bangladesh’s postal ballot project succeeds, it will brighten the country’s image worldwide. He made the remarks on Tuesday, January 20, at the Election Building auditorium after briefing political parties on the voting process through the postal ballot app.

The CEC explained that the initiative is unprecedented and involves significant risks and challenges. He noted that expatriates from 122 countries have registered to vote by postal ballot, each with different postal systems and regulations, making coordination a major challenge. Nasir Uddin thanked the media for their cooperation and urged continued support to ensure the project’s success. He acknowledged that misunderstandings may occur but emphasized that transparency and communication can resolve confusion.

He added that the Election Commission has introduced systems for voting from prisons and for people working away from their constituencies, which had never been attempted before. The CEC expressed optimism that with collective effort, the postal ballot project could become a milestone for Bangladesh and earn international recognition.