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Jatiya Sangsad
unicameral legislature of Bangladesh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jatiya Sangsad or National Assembly is the national parliament of Bangladesh. The current parliament of Bangladesh has 345 seats. This includes 45 seats held for women. People who are in the Jatiya Sangsad are called Members of Parliament or MPs. The last 9th National Parliamentary Election was held on December 29, 2008. Normally elections are every five years.
Quick Facts National Assembly Jatiyo Sangshad জাতীয় সংসদ, Type ...
National Assembly Jatiyo Sangshad জাতীয় সংসদ | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Deputy Speaker | Shawkat Ali |
Seats | 345 (45 seats reserved for women) |
Elections | |
Last election | 29 December 2008 |
Meeting place | |
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Dhaka, Bangladesh | |
Website | |
http://www.parliament.gov.bd/ |
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The leader of the party that has most of seats is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The President of Bangladesh, who is the ceremonial head of state, is picked by Parliament.
The parliament itself meets in the Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban. The current majority party is the Bangladesh Awami League.
Members of Parliament must be citizens of only Bangladesh and above the age of 25.[1]