Bengali added to ballot paper for US presidential election

Bengali has been included on New York’s ballot papers for the United States presidential election, marking a first for the South Asian language in the state’s election history. 

According to a Bangladeshi online portal, Bengali joins English and three other foreign languages on the ballot, enabling Bengali-speaking voters to participate more easily.

Michael J. Ryan, executive director of the New York Board of Elections, confirmed the information in a press briefing on Monday, November 5 (New York time). The move reflects efforts to increase accessibility and representation for New York's diverse population.