# Postal Vote BD

> It is the official mobile app developed by the Bangladesh Election Commission

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/bd.gov.ocv.postalvoting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bd.gov.ocv.postalvoting)

## Overview

- **ID:** `bd.gov.ocv.postalvoting`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bangladesh Election Commission Secretariat
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 2,682,051
- **Rating:** 4.21 / 5 (8,188 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-10
- **First published:** 2025-11-05
- **Publisher country:** BD
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bd.gov.ocv.postalvoting)
- **Website:** [https://www.ecs.gov.bd/](https://www.ecs.gov.bd/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://portal.ocv.gov.bd/privacy-policy](https://portal.ocv.gov.bd/privacy-policy)

## Description

Postal Vote BD is the official mobile app from the Bangladesh Election Commission to enroll voters and track postal ballots both at home and abroad. Eligible voters can complete enrollment, verification via secure eKYC with optional passport details, and monitor ballot delivery directly in the app.

It supports QR-based ballot return, liveness checks for identity, timely notifications, and multi-language support (Bangla and English). Built as the verified, exclusive tool for postal voting, it emphasizes data security and privacy per national regulations and serves voters, government officials, and electoral staff.

## Rankings

- #37,264 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `bd.gov.ocv.postalvoting.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

The reviews are mixed. Many users praise the app’s ease of use and the positive concept of enabling postal or overseas voting, with several noting government support as a plus. However, recurrent issues hinder adoption: users report that they often cannot vote through the app and must rely on a postal belt, creating logistical barriers for expatriates. Registration/login problems are common, including inability to register or login-only flows and password issues. Some users also express frustration with sporadic updates and variable support. Overall, the app is liked, but functional and access hurdles limit its effectiveness.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly interface
- Generally good/excellent app with favorable usability
- Positive about the concept of digital/postal voting and overseas voter support
- Positive user sentiment (e.g., "I like it", "I am happy to use it")

### Cons

- Inability to vote via the app / reliance on a postal belt creates logistical barriers for overseas voters
- Registration/login issues (can't register or login-only flow; password problems)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/bd.gov.ocv.postalvoting)