Dhaka-17 is a constituency represented in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) of Bangladesh since 2019 by

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of the

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Boundaries

The constituency encompasses Dhaka Cantonment and Dhaka North City Corporation wards 15 and 18 through 20.

History

The constituency was created when, ahead of the 2008 general election, the

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redrew constituency boundaries to reflect population changes revealed by the

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. The 2008 redistricting added 7 new seats to the Dhaka metropolitan area, increasing the number of constituencies in the capital from 8 to 15.

Members of Parliament

Key

Elections

Election 2018

General Election 2014

Elections in the 2000s

References

External links

* Parliamentary constituencies in Bangladesh Dhaka District {{Bangladesh-geo-stub