Bangladesh considers adding nicknames, multiple wives to its National ID
Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) is discussing whether to allow nicknames and the names of multiple wives on the National Identity Card (NID).
Officials say this could help reduce mistakes and make identification easier.
Many people have complained that their nicknames are missing from their NID. Others have asked for their names to be added as second wives. These issues have led to many correction requests.
The director general of the National Identity Registration Division, ASM Humayun Kabir, said the EC has talked about adding a nickname section to the NID application form.
He also indicated that some women want to be listed as second wives on their husband's NID.
"In a meeting, we considered adding a nickname field to Form 2 of the NID, which could aid in accurate identification," he was quoted by The Business Standard.
However, the EC awaits the approval of higher authorities including the Election Commission and the Secretariat to make these changes.
