Dhaka, July 9 -- The Election Commission (EC) has received approval to initiate the voter registration process and issue national identity cards (NIDs) in five countries, including the United States.

The other four countries are Maldives, Jordan, South Africa and Oman, BSS reports

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs granted the approval through an official consent letter sent to the EC on Wednesday.

The letter, signed by Senior Assistant Secretary Shakera Ahmed, confirmed that the EC is authorised to begin voter registration and NID issuance in these countries, specifying Los Angeles as the designated location in the United States.

The EC has been requested to take necessary steps to move forward with the implementation of the registratio...