Dhaka, Aug 10 (V7N)– The Election Commission (EC) has released a supplementary update to the national voter list, now available at election offices across the country. Citizens have until August 21 to correct any errors in the draft list.

According to EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed, Bangladesh currently has 126,170,900 registered voters. The latest update added 2,438,626 new voters, while 2,132,590 names were removed.

The updated list has been displayed at designated locations in upazila election offices. Applications for corrections will be reviewed and resolved by August 24. The final voter list will be published on August 31 after all necessary procedures are completed.

In addition, those turning 18 by October 31 will be included in the voter list for the upcoming 13th National Parliament election.

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