Jatiya Sangsad

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the legislative structure?Currently unicameral, with ongoing discussions and consensus towards establishing a bicameral system
2. What is the total parliamentary seats?350 seats
3. What is the Jatiya Sangsad and why is it important?It is Bangladesh's parliament, the main place where laws are made and big decisions for the country are taken.
4. How many seats are in the Jatiya Sangsad and how are women represented?The parliament has 350 seats, and 50 of them are reserved for women to make sure they have a voice.

Unicameral Legislature: A governmental system characterized by a single legislative assembly, consolidating all law-making powers.
Bicameral Legislature: A governmental system comprising two distinct legislative chambers, typically a lower and an upper house, designed for checks and balances.
Head of Government: The chief executive officer of a country's administration, responsible for day-to-day governance and policy implementation.
Head of State: The ceremonial leader of a country, often representing national unity and symbolic authority.