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Although often marred in dysfunction, corruption, and strife; the Bangladesh government stands as one of the only democratically elected Muslin countries in the world. The political system functions as a parliamentary democracy that holds open elections for all citizens over 18 years of age. While the political system continues to adapt, Bangladesh still operates under its original constitution signed after their 1971 independence. Every five years, the 345-member Bangladesh unicameral parliament opens for free elections with a political system in place that reserves 45 seats for women. The controlling party then votes for the President, the largely symbolic head of Bangladesh. Following the presidential election, the individual selects a Prime Minister from the parliamentary body to assume the most prominent position of the Bangladesh political system. The Prime Minister then selects his cabinet members and ministers to be appointed by the President. The Bangladesh political system consists of two main parties lending this type of unicameral representation to constant political posturing. For one reason or another, the two main political parties seem to cede or gain power every five years, causing the majority party to control nearly the entire political system. The post-election focus of Bangladesh leaders becomes payback for … Continue reading