DHAKA, Sept 14, 2025 (BSS) - The Election Commission (EC) will launch the process of voter registration and National Identity Card (NID) issuance for Bangladeshi expatriates in Malaysia, aiming to include overseas citizens in the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Elections.

The inaugural programme of this process in Malaysia is scheduled to take place by Wednesday (September 17), according to EC officials.

Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarkar, who reached Malaysia on Saturday, will formally inaugurate the initiative.

Election Commissioner Anwarul's Private Secretary Mohammad Kamruzzaman confirmed to BSS that the programme will take place within the stipulated timeline.