Politics
Main article: Politics of Bangladesh
The President is the head of state, albeit mainly ceremonially in his/her elected post;[53] however, the President's powers are substantially expanded during the tenure of a caretaker government, which is responsible for the conduct of elections and transfer of power. The officers of the caretaker government must be non-partisan and are given three months to complete their task. This transitional arrangement was pioneered by Bangladesh in its 1991 election and then institutionalised in 1996 through its 13th constitutional amendment.[54]
Major parties in Bangladesh include the Awami League, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), and the Jatiya Party of former military dictator Ershad. Sheikh Hasina's Awami League aligns with more leftist parties, whereas Khaleda Zia's BNP has politically been allied with Islamist parties like the BJI but practices secular politics. The former two have been bitter, dominant political rivals for over 15 years; each is related to one of the leaders of the independence movement. The Awami League-BNP rivalry has been punctuated by protests, violence and murder. Student politics are particularly strong in Bangladesh, a legacy from the liberation movement era, as almost all parties have highly active student wings, and student leaders have been elected to the Jatiyo Sangshad.
On 11 January 2007, following widespread political unrest, emergency law was declared and a caretaker government was appointed to administer the next general election. The 22 January 2007 election was postponed indefinitely as the Army-backed caretaker government of Fakhruddin Ahmed aimed to prepare a new voter list and crack down on corruption. They also assisted the interim government of Bangladesh in a drive against corruption, which resulted in Bangladesh's position in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index changed from the very bottom, where they had been for 3 years in a row, to 147th in just 1 year.[55] A large alliance led by the Bangladesh Awami League won in a 29 December 2008 landslide victory, gaining 230 seats among 300 seats in the parliament.[56]
Subdivisions
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Divisions are subdivided into districts (zila). There are 64 districts in Bangladesh, each further subdivided into upazila (subdistricts) or thana. The area within each police station, except for those in metropolitan areas, is divided into several unions, with each union consisting of multiple villages. In the metropolitan areas, police stations are divided into wards, which are further divided into mahallas. There are no elected officials at the divisional or district levels, and the administration is composed only of government officials. Direct elections are held for each union (or ward), electing a chairperson and a number of members. In 1997, a parliamentary act was passed to reserve three seats (out of 12) in every union for female candidates.[58]
Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. The cities with a city corporation, having mayoral elections, include Dhaka South, Dhaka North, Chittagong, Khulna, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Barisal, Rangpur, Comilla and Gazipur. Other major cities, these and other municipalities electing a chairperson, include Mymensingh, Gopalganj, Jessore, Bogra, Dinajpur, Saidapur, Narayanganj and Rangamati. Both the municipal heads are elected for a span of five years.
| Division | Bangla | 2011 population[59] | Area (km2)[59] | Population density 2011 (people/km2)[59] |
Largest city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barisal | বরিশাল | 8,325,666 | 13,297 | 626 | Barisal (328,278) |
| Chittagong | চট্টগ্রাম | 28,423,019 | 33,771 | 841 | Chittagong (2,592,439) |
| Dhaka | ঢাকা | 47,424,418 | 31,120 | 1,523 | Dhaka (7,033,075) |
| Khulna | খুলনা | 15,687,759 | 22,272 | 704 | Khulna (663,342) |
| Rajshahi | রাজশাহী | 18,484,858 | 18,197 | 1,015 | Rajshahi (449,756) |
| Rangpur | রংপুর | 15,787,758 | 16,317 | 960 | Rangpur (343,122) |
| Sylhet | সিলেট | 9,910,219 | 12,596 | 780 | Sylhet (479,837) |
| Bangladesh | 144,043,697 | 147,570 | 976 |
Principal Cities
Main article: List of cities in Bangladesh
| Rank | City | Population (2011 Census)[59] |
| 1 | Dhaka | 7,033,075 |
| 2 | Chittagong | 2,592,439 |
| 3 | Khulna | 1,408,350 |
| 4 | Gazipur | 689,411 |
| 5 | Narayanganj | 543,090 |
| 6 | Sylhet | 479,837 |
| 7 | Rajshahi | 449,756 |
| 8 | Barisal | 328,278 |
| 9 | Comilla | 326,386 |
| 10 | Rangpur | 294,265 |
Law
Main article: Law of Bangladesh
The legal system of Bangladesh is primarily in accordance with the English legal system,
although since 1947 the legal scenario and the laws of Bangladesh have
drifted far from the West owing to differences in socio-cultural values
and religious guidelines. Laws are loosely based on English common law,
but family laws such as marriage and inheritance are based on religious
scriptures, and therefore differ between religious communities. The Constitution of Bangladesh was drafted in 1972 and has undergone 15 amendments.[54]The highest judicial body is the Supreme Court, with justices appointed by the President. The judicial and law enforcement institutions are comparatively weak.[60] On 1 November 2007, Bangladesh successfully separated the Judiciary Branch from the Executive, but several black laws, including the Special Powers Act, still influence the rulers.[61] It is expected that this separation will make the judiciary stronger and more impartial.
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