Dhaka: The Election Commission (EC) has directed all concerned officials to settle any category of National Identity Card (NID) correction applications within 45 days. Director (Operations) of the EC’s National Identity Registration Wing Md. Saiful Islam confirmed the matter to BSS this evening, saying that the instruction has already been circulated to field-level officials.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Md. Saiful Islam emphasized that no NID correction application should remain pending beyond the 45-day window. He noted that in most cases, the applications are being resolved even earlier than the stipulated time. Additionally, he mentioned that older applications are being prioritized to ensure quick settlement.
The directive was a result of discussions held at the EC’s monthly coordination meeting, which took place earlier this month. This initiative aims to streamline the process and enhance efficiency in handling NID corrections.