Name: People's Republic of Bangladesh
(Bangla: গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ Gônoprojatontri Bangladesh)
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The name Bangladesh means: "Country of Bengal" in the official Bengali language.
Language: Bangla Capital: Dhaka. Currency: Taka
Parliament : Jatiyo Sangshad.
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Population: It is the eighth most populous country and among the most densely populated countries in the world.
Member of: It is a founding member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, the D-8 and BIMSTEC, and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organisation of the Islamic Conference
Year:1971
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Forces:The Bangladesh Forces formed within 11 sectors led by General M.A.G. Osmani
Father of the Nation: Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (Banga Bondhu)
Bangladesh govt. & Politics:
Bangladesh is governed by a multi-party parliamentary system of government. The executive power of the republic is exercised by or on the advice of the Prime Minister who commands the support of the majority members of Parliament and is appointed by the President. Other ministers, state ministers and deputy ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister nominates the cabinet members from among Parliament members and one-tenths of the total members are from outside of the Parliament. The cabinet is collectively accountable to the Parliament.
The roles of head of state and head of government are separated. In the Bangladesh parliamentary systems, the head of state (the President) is generally a ceremonial position.
The 300 members are elected by universal suffrage at least every 5 years. There is universal suffrage for all citizens at the age of 18.
In short the power of bangladesh govt. and Politics:- Parliamentary Democracy.
- Multi-party parliamentary system of government.
- Head of the State President.
- The real power is held by the Prime Minister, who is the head of government.
- The prime minister is ceremonially appointed by the president and must be a member of parliament (MP), commanding the confidence of the majority of the MPs. The cabinet is composed of ministers selected by the prime minister and appointed by the president.
Office | Name | Party | Since |
President | 12 February 2009 | ||
Prime Minister | 6 January 2009 |
The three major parties in Bangladesh are the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Awami League and Jatiya Party.
General Elections summary (1970 to 2011)
National Council Election, 1970
The election was held on 7 December 1970. The total number of voters were 2,94,79,386. The number of casting votes was 1,70,05,163 (57.68%), the valid casting votes was 1,64,54,278
Serial | Political Party | Total Candidates | Seat | Votes | % |
1 | Awami League | 162 | 160 | 1,23,38,921 | 74.9% |
2 | PDP | 79 | 1 | 4,83,571 | 2.9% |
3 | Independent(politicians) | 114 | 1 | 5,61,083 | 3.4% |
Provincial Council Election, 1970 : The election was held on 17 December 1970. The percentage of casting votes was (57.69%), and the number of reserved women seat was 10
Serial | Political Party | Total Candidates | Seat | % |
1 | Awami League | 300 | 288 | 89 |
2 | PDP | 2 | 1 |
First General Election, 1973
The election was held on 7 March 1973. Total number of voter=3,52,05,642; Cast votes=1,93,29,683 (54.9%); Valid casting votes=1,88,51,808 (53.54%); Reserved Women Seats=15.
Awami League won this election with 293 seats , 73.2% votes
Second General Election, 1979
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (symbol Sheaf of Paddy)won this election with 207 seats , 41.16 % vote.
Third General Election, 1986The election was held on 7 May 1986. Total number of voter=4,78,76,979; Cast votes=2,89,03,889 (60.31%); Valid casting votes=-----; Reserved Women Seats=30.
Jatiya Party won this election with 251 seats,68.44% votes.
The election was held on 3 March 1988. Total number of voter=4,98,63,829; Cast votes=2,88,73,540 (54.93%); Valid casting votes=2,85,26,650; Reserved Women Seats=30.Fourth General Election, 1988
Jatiya Party won this election with 251 seats,68.44% vote.
The election was held on 13 January 1991. Total number of voter=6,20,81,793; Cast votes=3,44,77,803 (55.45%); Valid casting votes=3,41,03,777; Reserved Women Seats=30.Fifth General Election, 1991
Bangladesh Nationalist Party won this election with 140 seat, 30.81% votes.
Sixth General Election, 1996
Bangladesh Nationalist Party won this election with 278 seats.
Seventh General Election, 1996
Bangladesh Awami League won this election with 146 seats, 37.44 votes
Eighth General Election, 2001
Bangladesh Nationalist Party won this election with 193 seat, 41.40 votes
Ninth General Election, 2008
Bangladesh Awami League won this election with 230 seats, 49.0% votes
