STAFF CORRESPONDENT

The Election Commission yesterday said there is no legal bar to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman’s registration as a voter, clearing the way for his enlistment as early as today.

The EC said all preparations for his registration are complete, though it has not yet decided whether Tarique Rahman will appear at the commission’s headquarters or whether an EC team will visit his residence to complete the process.

The commission said the matter involves no legal complications and will be handled in accordance with existing electoral laws and procedures.

Speaking to reporters, Election Commissioner Abdur Rahmanel Masud said, “There is no legal obstacle for Tarique Rahman to become a voter. Under Section 15 of the Voter List Act, 2009, the commission can register anyone as a voter at any time under special circumstances. Therefore, if it wishes, the EC can register anyone as a voter at any time.”

Another commissioner, Anwarul

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