Jatiyo Sangshad

Jatiyo Sangshad

Bangladesh

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Jatiya Sangsad (Bengali: জাতীয় সংসদ Jatio Shôngshod) or National Assembly is the national parliament of Bangladesh. The current parliament of Bangladesh contains 345 seats, including 45 seats reserved for women that are distributed on elected party position in the parliament. Elected occupants are called Members of Parliament or MPs. The 9th National Parliamentary Election was held on December 29, 2008 and, under normal conditions, elections are called every five years.

The leader of the party (or alliance of parties) holding the majority of seats is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, and so the head of the government. The President of Bangladesh, who is the ceremonial head of state, is chosen by Parliament.

The parliament itself is housed in the Jatiyo Sangshad Bhaban (জাতীয় সংসদ ভবন Jatio Shôngshod Bhôbon) designed by Louis Kahn.

The current majority party is the Bangladesh Awami League, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.