The Election Commission of Bangladesh is exploring three alternative methods to ensure expatriates can exercise their voting rights. These methods include a feasible postal ballot system, online voting, and proxy voting. Election Commissioner Abul Fazal Mohammad Sanuallah shared these plans with the media on March 11. If all processes are successfully completed, proxy voting may be implemented on a broader scale, while the other two systems will be trialed. He mentioned that the Chief Advisor had expressed a clear intention to guarantee the voting rights of expatriate Bangladeshis during his December 16 speech, prompting the Election Commission to assign a committee to propose solutions. The committee has recommended three methods: a time-efficient postal ballot system, online voting, and proxy voting, with postal ballots and online voting being developed for trial. Abul Fazal cited the experiences of countries like the U.S., the Philippines, Estonia, and Mexico with online voting, but noted that it has not been widely successful. Proxy voting, where someone votes on behalf of an expatriate, is already practiced in countries like the UK and Australia. The Election Commission plans to conduct a workshop in early April to discuss these proposals, aiming to develop system architectures and engage in dialogue with political parties and stakeholders. If any method proves acceptable, it will be further developed, though changes to the law may be necessary. The Election Commission hopes to implement proxy voting on a trial basis in the upcoming elections, with the other methods still in the testing phase.