Article: This month around the world.(elections in Mauritania, Serbia, Bangladesh, Gambia)(Brief article)

BANGLADESH

Election: Parliament

Date: January 21

Members are elected to the 300-seat Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) by popular vote. Thirty additional seats are constitutionally reserved for women. All members serve five-year terms. The Bangladesh National Party is the current party in power.

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Demographics

Population: 147,365,352

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