Tarique Rahman included in voter list
The Election Commission has formally approved Tarique Rahman's inclusion in the voter list today
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has been included in the voter list under Ward 19 (Gulshan area) of the Dhaka-17 constituency.
The Election Commission has formally approved Tarique Rahman's inclusion in the voter list today (28 December), said Md Ruhul Amin Mallick, director (public relations) and information officer of the Election Commission Secretariat.
Tarique Rahman and his daughter Zaima Rahman completed their voter registration process at the Electoral Training Institute (ETI) in Agargaon yesterday (27 December).
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Speaking to reporters at the EC building yesterday, EC Senior Secretary Akhtar Ahmed said, "Under Section 15 of the Electoral Roll Act 2009, the [Election] Commission has the jurisdiction to register any adult or eligible person as a voter."
Once confirmed, a National Identity (NID) number will be generated.
Tarique returned to Bangladesh on 25 December, ending over 17 years in exile.
His homecoming has been marked by different activities, including a reception rally on Purbachal's 300 Feet Road and a visit to the grave of his father, former president and BNP founder Ziaur Rahman.
