Elections System in Bangladesh
Elections in Bangladesh Bangladesh elects a unicameral legislature. The unicameral Jatiyo Sangshad, which means the national parliament, has 350 members, of which 300 are directly elected in national elections for five years in the member states, while 50 seats are reserved for women members of the government or elected by the coalition. The president is the head of the government. The president is elected by the national parliament. The President of Bangladesh holds a ceremonial position and lacks control over the state. Bangladesh has an unofficial two-party system that has been in place since the 1991 elections. This means that there are two political parties or coalitions, one led by the Bangladesh Awami League and the other by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, making it difficult for anyone to succeed in the elections. 'under the banner of another party in terms of getting a majority. However, the Jatiya Party (Ershad) has also enjoyed electoral success over the years, winning...