Election Commission's new app will let expatriates, election officials, and detainees register to vote by post.

Election Commission (EC) will officially launch its ‘Postal Vote BD’ application on November 18, enabling expatriate Bangladeshis to register for postal ballots in the upcoming parliamentary election.

EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed confirmed the new date to reporters on Sunday in Dhaka.

Originally planned for November 16, the launch was moved for practical reasons. Secretary Akhtar Ahmed explained that November 16 is a Sunday, a weekly holiday in many nations, and the voter list will be finalised on the 18th. The new date aligns with these key events.

This initiative allows expatriate citizens, election duty officials, and individuals in legal custody to vote by post. Officials confirmed that expatriates can begin their registration process immediately after the app goes live.

Separately, the EC is finalising the code of conduct for political parties and candidates. A schedule for dialogues with the parties will be announced once this is complete.

Announcement came as Md Tarique Rahman, Secretary of the Amjanota Party, continued a hunger strike outside the EC building.

He is protesting party's delayed registration. In response to questions, EC Secretary said that the EC has sent all required legal instructions to the party via official letters.

He urged an end to the hunger strike, saying the party should now file a legal appeal to resolve the matter.