Jatiya Sangsad
Unicameral legislature of Bangladesh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Jatiya Sangsad (Bengali: জাতীয় সংসদ, romanized: Jatiyô Sôngsôd, lit. 'National Parliament'), often referred to simply as the Sangsad or JS and also known as the House of the Nation,[2] is the supreme legislative body of Bangladesh. The current parliament of Bangladesh contains 350[2] seats, including 50 seats reserved exclusively for women. Elected occupants are called Member of Parliament, or MP. The 11th National Parliamentary Election was held on 30 December 2018. Elections to the body are held every five years, unless a parliament is dissolved earlier by the President of Bangladesh.[3]
Jatiya Sangsad জাতীয় সংসদ House of the Nation[1] | |
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Term limits | 5 years |
| History | |
| Founded | 7 March 1973 (50 years ago) (1973-03-07) |
| Preceded by | Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh |
New session started | 30 January 2019 (Oath taken on 3 January 2019) |
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Deputy Leader of the House | |
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| Structure | |
| Seats | 350 (1 vacant) |
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Political groups | Government (304)
Support(10) Opposition (31) Main opposition (27)
Other opposition (4) Others (4)
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| Elections | |
| First past the post for 300 elected, 50 seats reserved for women allocated using proportional representation by the elected members | |
Last election | 30 December 2018 |
Next election | January 2024 |
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| Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh | |
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| This article is part of a series on the |
| Politics of the People's Republic of Bangladesh |
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The leader of the party (or alliance of parties) holding the majority of seats becomes the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and so the head of the government. The President of Bangladesh, the ceremonial head of state, is chosen by Parliament. Since the December 2008 national election, the current majority party is the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina.