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title: "Jatiya Sangsad: Bangladesh's National Legislature"
description: "The Jatiya Sangsad is Bangladesh's unicameral national legislature with 350 members, crucial for understanding the country's political framework."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Jatiya Sangsad is the unicameral national legislature of Bangladesh, established under Part V of the 1972 Constitution and seated at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
- How many members does the Jatiya Sangsad have and how are they chosen?
- What does Article 70 of the Bangladesh Constitution provide?
- Is the Jatiya Sangsad unicameral or bicameral?
- What is the current status of the Jatiya Sangsad in 2026?

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In January 2024, the Twelfth Jatiya Sangsad was constituted after a general election; it was dissolved on 6 August 2024 following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and the formation of an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.

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