Bangladesh

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Politics

The President, while head of state, holds a largely ceremonial post, with real power held by the Prime Minister, who is head of government. The president is elected by the legislature every five years and his normally limited powers are substantially expanded during the tenure of a caretaker government, mainly in controlling the transition to a new government.

Related Topics:
President - Head of state - Prime Minister - Head of government - Caretaker government

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The prime minister is appointed by the president and must be a member of parliament (MP) who the president feels commands the confidence of the majority of other MPs. The cabinet is composed of ministers selected by the prime minister and appointed by the president.

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The unicameral Bangladeshi parliament is the House of the Nation or Jatiya Sangsad, whose 300 members are elected by popular vote from single territorial constituencies for five-year terms of office. The highest judiciary body is the Supreme Court, of which the chief justices and other judges are appointed by the president.

Related Topics:
Unicameral - Parliament - Judiciary

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Khaleda Zia is currently the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

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The politics of Bangladesh is dominated by two major parties, Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Awami League. Other major political parties include Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and Jatiya Party.

Related Topics:
Bangladesh Nationalist Party - Awami League - Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh - Jatiya Party

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