Jatiya Sangsad

Bangladeshi government

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The Jatiya Sangsad, or House of the Nation, is Bangladesh's unicameral parliament. It is composed of 350 seats, with the majority filled by direct election. The remaining seats are reserved for women and are elected by the parliament itself.12

Members of the Jatiya Sangsad serve five-year terms. The parliament elects the president, who also serves a five-year term with a two-term limit. The president then appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition as the prime minister, who serves as the head of government in Bangladesh's parliamentary system.12

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…parliament of Bangladesh, called the Jatiya Sangsad (House of the Nation), is a unicameral entity consisting of 350 seats, most of which are filled through direct election. The remaining seats are reserved for women; these members are elected by the parliament itself. Legislators serve five-year terms. The parliament elects the…
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…parliament of Bangladesh, called the Jatiya Sangsad (House of the Nation), is a unicameral entity consisting of 350 seats, most of which are filled through direct election. The remaining seats are reserved for women; these members are elected by the parliament itself. Legislators serve five-year terms. The parliament elects the…
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