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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Parliament shall consist of three hundred members to be elected in accordance with law from single territorial constituencies by direct election.
Source:
Constitution: Part VII; Art. 119
Verified:
2012/05/30
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population
d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments:
Source:
S. M. Asaduzzaman; Public Relations Officer; Bangladesh Election Commission. Email: [email protected]
Verified:
2012/05/30
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
d . Boundary Commission
Comments:
The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the election rolls for elections to the office or President and to Parliament and the conduct of such elections shall vest in the Election Commission which shall, in accordance with his Constitution and any other law- delimit the constituencies for the purpose of elections to Parliament.
Source:
Constitution: Part VII; Art. 119 (c)
Verified:
2012/05/30
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