Editing Constituencies of Bangladesh

'''Constituencies of Bangladesh''' are electoral districts that elect members to the '''[[Bangladesh National Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad)|Jatiya Sangsad]] ([[Bangladesh National Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad)|National Parliament]])'''. Each constituency represents a geographical area and its population, ensuring representation in Bangladesh’s unicameral legislative system.
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== Structure and Number ==

* '''Total Constituencies:''' 300 '''directly elected constituencies''' for general seats.
* '''Reserved Seats for Women:''' 50 additional seats allocated proportionally to political parties based on election results.
* '''Total Members of Parliament (MPs):''' 350.
* Each constituency elects '''one MP''' via the '''first-past-the-post system'''.

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== Formation and Delimitation ==

* Constituencies are drawn based on '''population density, administrative boundaries, and geographic considerations'''.
* The '''[[Bangladesh Election Commission|Election Commission of Bangladesh]]''' is responsible for '''delimiting constituencies''', ensuring fair representation.
* Delimitation occurs periodically, often after a '''national census''', to account for population shifts.

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== Electoral Process ==

* '''General Elections:''' Held every '''five years''' or when the parliament is dissolved.
* '''Voting System:''' First-past-the-post; the candidate with the most votes wins the constituency seat.
* '''Eligibility:''' Citizens of Bangladesh aged '''18 or older''' can vote.
* '''Reserved Women Seats:''' Allocated to parties in proportion to the number of general seats they win; women are then nominated by the parties.

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== Significance ==

* Constituencies ensure '''local representation''' in the national legislature.
* MPs represent the interests of their constituency’s citizens in '''legislation, budget decisions, and oversight of government policies'''.
* The system ensures that '''all regions of Bangladesh''' have a voice in parliamentary decision-making.

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== Examples of Constituencies ==

* '''[[Dhaka-1]], [[Dhaka-10]]:''' Constituencies in the capital city.
* '''[[Chittagong-2]], [[Chittagong-10]]:''' Important urban and port-area constituencies.
* '''[[Panchagarh-1]]:''' Northern rural constituency.
* '''[[Sylhet-3]], [[Rajshahi-5]]:''' Examples of regional representation.

Each constituency has unique '''demographic, economic, and political characteristics''', influencing election outcomes and party strategies.
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== Recent Developments ==

* The '''12th Jatiya Sangsad elections''' were held in '''2024'''.
* The '''13th parliamentary elections''' are scheduled for '''2026''', with constituencies remaining the primary unit of electoral organization.
* Political parties, including the '''Awami League (AL)''' and '''Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)''', campaign across constituencies to secure representation in parliament.

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== See Also ==

* '''[[Bangladesh National Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad)]]'''
* '''[[Bangladesh Awami League]]'''
* '''[[Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)]]'''
* '''[[Panchagarh-1]]'''
* '''[[Bangladesh Election Commission|Election Commission of Bangladesh]]'''