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BSS, Joypurhat

Distribution of national identity (ID) cards began in Joypurhat Municipality on Saturday.

Local joint forces commander Lt. Col. Jahidur Rahman inaugurated the distribution program at a function at the local Poura Auditorium.

Chaired by Poura Chairman Fazlur Rahman, the function was addressed, among others, by District Election Officer Saiful Islam.

The ID cards were handed over to voters of Ward-number 9.

The ID cards of other wards will be distributed in phases.

Election Office sources said the work on voter registration in the municipality will be completed by May 10.