In the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections, Bangladeshi expatriates will, for the first time, be able to vote using postal ballots featuring candidate symbols. The ballots will be sent abroad before finalizing candidate lists, displaying reserved symbols for registered parties and an additional ten symbols for independent candidates. Expatriates will have three weeks to register to vote. Critics warn that if a party does not field a candidate, its symbol will still appear, potentially causing confusion. Election experts, including Jesmin Tuli, have suggested amending the law to allow at least 30 days between finalizing nominations and voting to ensure ballots reach expatriates in time.