Dhaka, July 26 -- The government has published the gazette notification for the Voters' List (Amendment) Ordinance 2025.

As per the notification, the Election Commission (EC) is now empowered to publish the voters' list at any time of the year, if necessary, even before the announcement of the election schedule. The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division under the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs issued the notification on Thursday night.

Previously, individuals who turned 18 after January 1 were not eligible for inclusion in the voters' list. However, under the new ordinance, the EC may publish the list as required, regardless of the election schedule, thereby allowing more flexibility in voter registration. ...