Nicknames, multiple wives' names to be added on NID cards
Nicknames, multiple wives' names to be added on NID cards

The National Identity (NID) registration wing has made a policy decision to include nicknames and the names of multiple wives on national identity cards. ASM Humayun Kabir, director general of the National Identity Registration Wing, confirmed this on Monday. He stated, We have received...

EC to speak for keeping NID services under its jurisdiction
EC to speak for keeping NID services under its jurisdiction

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that they will strongly urge the government to keep the national identity (NID) services under the Election Commissions control, reports UNB. He said: We will strongly voice our opinions in the law-making process. Wherever opinions are needed, we...

EC suspends six employees over NID fraud
EC suspends six employees over NID fraud

The Election Commission (EC) has suspended six employees after they were found to be involved in National Identity Card (NID) fraud. They were working on the second phase of the Identification System for Enhancing Access to Services (IDEA) project related to NID. The matter was revealed in an...

EC detects NID data leaks involving five organizations
EC detects NID data leaks involving five organizations

The Election Commission (EC) has found evidence of National ID (NID) data leaks involving five organizations. EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed provided this information. He said, Five organizations that provide NID services have leaked information to third parties. Initial investigations have found...

Countless people at wrong address
Countless people at wrong address

Millions of people across the country are tussling with inconsistent address records, leading to bureaucratic hurdles and aiding criminal activities, including the creation of fraudulent National Identity Cards (NIDs). Its not uncommon for siblings living in the same house to have different...

EC directs to maintain urgent NID services
EC directs to maintain urgent NID services

The Election Commission (EC) has directed field officers to ensure the continued provision of National Identity Card (NID) services. The directive has been sent to field officers by Md. Nashir Uddin Chowdhury, Senior Assistant Secretary of the Election Commissions Election Assistance Branch....