Dhaka, April 13 -- Enabling more than 10 million expatriate Bangladeshis to cast their votes in the 13th parliamentary elections has emerged as a significant challenge for the Election Commission (EC).

While the EC is exploring three vital voting methods-proxy, postal, and online-it is currently prioritising proxy voting as the most viable option to engage the large Bangladeshi diaspora spread across the globe.

Facilitating the participation of this sizable expatriate community is considered crucial for the upcoming national election, aligning with the commitment made by Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus.

In his address to the nation on December 16, 2024, the Chief Adviser said this time the government is determined to ensure that expa...