The Election Commission (EC) has added 18,33,352 new voters to the country's electoral roll, according to a draft updated list published on Thursday (January 2).

Election Commissioner Brigadier General (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah shared the information during a briefing at the Election Building.

He said that the total number of voters before the update was 12,18,50,160. 

With the new additions, the voter count has risen to 12,36,83,512, marking a 1.50% increase.

The final voter list will be published on March 2, following the resolution of any claims and objections. 

Citizens can submit their claims or objections until January 17, he added.
 
BDST: 1234 HRS, JAN 02, 2025
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