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 several municipal and local elections and leading the opposition since 2008. Historical overview. The constitution was adopted in 1972 and Bangladesh was declared a parliamentary country. However, in 1975, executive powers were transferred to the President, reducing the Jatiyo Sangshad and the Prime Minister to legislative powers only. This system was maintained until 1991, when the Twelfth Amendment was passed, returning the state to a parliamentary system. Since 1971, 11 parliamentary elections have been held and three presidential elections have been held by popular vote

Parliamentary elections

The Parliament of Bangladesh (Jatiya Sangsad) consists of 350 members elected for a five-year term. Of these, 300 are elected in single-member territorial constituencies according to the absolute majority electoral system. The remaining 50 seats are reserved for women and are filled by proportional representation through the vote of the 300 members. The number of reserved seats has been revised over the years, going from 30 to 45 in the VIII Parliament and from 45 to 50 in the IX Parliament.[1]

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