, Jan. 25 -- For the first time in its history, 129 prisoners at Jashore Central Jail will be able to exercise their right to vote through postal ballots.

The inmates have already completed online registration, and all arrangements have been made to facilitate their voting.

Abid Ahmed, the Superintendent of Jashore Central Jail, said, "Online registration for prisoners began in the first week of December and concluded on 31 December. By the end of this period, a total of 129 prisoners had successfully registered to vote."

Sources at the jail said that when prisoners were informed about the opportunity, many expressed interest.

They, however, said some were unable to register online due to not having a national ID card or for other rea...