The Election Commission (EC) has set October 31 as the deadline for voters to apply for a change of voting area due to a change of residence ahead of the local government elections.
The information disclosed in a letter signed by Senior Assistant Secretary of the EC Secretariat Md Nasir Uddin Chowdhury today.
According to the EC schedule, October 31 is the last date for submitting applications for voter transfers due to a change of residence. November 3 is the deadline for issuing voter transfer applications, while November 5 is the final date for disposing of the submitted applications.
The letter said the Election Commission had set a detailed schedule for the submission, issuance and disposal of applications for voter transfers due to changes of residence ahead of elections to local government institutions.
Upazila or thana election officers have been instructed to take necessary measures to dispose of voter transfer applications within the stipulated timeframe.
