Editing Dhaka-1

'''Dhaka-1''' is a '''parliamentary constituency''' in the '''Dhaka District''' of Bangladesh, represented in the '''Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament)'''. It is one of the constituencies in the capital city region and plays a significant role in the national political landscape due to its urban and densely populated character.
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== Boundaries ==

* '''Location:''' Part of '''Dhaka District''', within the '''Dhaka Division'''.
* Covers specific '''wards and administrative areas''' of Dhaka city, as defined by the '''Election Commission of Bangladesh'''.
* The constituency is primarily '''urban''', with a mixture of residential, commercial, and governmental zones.

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== Electorate ==

* '''Voter Population:''' Approximately '''250,000–300,000 registered voters''' (numbers may vary slightly with updates).
* '''Demographics:''' Predominantly urban population, with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, including professionals, business owners, students, and government employees.

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== Political Significance ==

* Dhaka-1 is considered a '''key constituency''' because it represents a portion of the capital city, making it politically and strategically important.
* Historically, the constituency has been contested by '''major political parties''', including:
** '''[[Bangladesh Awami League|Bangladesh Awami League (AL)]]'''
** '''[[Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)]]'''
** Other smaller parties and independent candidates

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== Election History ==

* The constituency has been part of '''[[National Parliamentary Election|national parliamentary elections]]''' since the establishment of Bangladesh in 1971.
* In '''recent elections''', candidates from the '''Awami League''' have frequently secured the seat, reflecting '''urban voter trends''' in Dhaka.
* '''Voter Turnout:''' Typically higher than rural constituencies, reflecting the political engagement of urban residents.

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== Current Representation ==

* '''Member of Parliament (MP):''' Elected representative (updated as per '''12th Jatiya Sangsad, 2024''')
* MPs from Dhaka-1 have often been influential in national politics due to the constituency’s '''proximity to government institutions''' and '''high-profile electorate'''.

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== Significance ==

* Represents a cross-section of '''urban Bangladesh''' in parliament.
* Often considered a '''bellwether constituency''' for understanding political trends in Dhaka city.
* Plays a key role in shaping '''legislative priorities''' due to its '''economic, administrative, and demographic importance'''.

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== See Also ==

* '''[[Bangladesh National Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad)]]'''
* '''[[Bangladesh Awami League]]'''
* '''[[Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)]]'''
* '''[[Dhaka District]]'''
* '''[[Constituencies of Bangladesh]]'''