Member of Parliament (Bangladesh)

Member of Parliament
Emblem of the Jatiya Sangsad
Flag of the Jatiya Sangsad
The Jatiya Sangsad, the meeting place of MPs.
Incumbent
Vacant
since 6 August 2024
Parliament of Bangladesh
Style
StatusDissolved
AbbreviationMP
Member ofJatiya Sangsad
Reports toSpeaker
SeatJatiya Sangsad Bhaban
AppointerElectorate of the Bangladesh
Term length5 years; renewable
Constituting instrumentArticle 65 of Constitution of Bangladesh
Formation7 March 1973 (1973-03-07)
First holder1st Jatiya Sangsad
Final holder12th Jatiya Sangsad
Salary172800 (US$1,400)
per month
(incl. allowances)[1]
Websiteparliament.gov.bd

A Member of Parliament (MP) in Bangladesh is a member of the unicameral legislature of Bangladesh, the Jatiya Sangsad or House of the Nation. A majority of members are elected directly in general elections, while a minority of seats are reserved exclusively for women and allocated on a proportional basis. The Constitution specifies that Parliament consists of 300 directly elected members, while 50 seats are reserved for women.[2] The individual who leads the largest party or alliance in parliament usually becomes Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The parliament is currently dissolved by order of the President until the next general election due to the result of the protests ousting the current government.

  1. ^ "Bangladesh raises pay, perks of ministers, speakers and MPs". bdnews24.com. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Article 65 of the Constitution of Bangladesh". Laws of Bangladesh. Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs. 4 November 1972. Retrieved 22 July 2021.

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