Jatiya Sangsad

The Jatiya Sangsad (JS, lit.'National Parliament'), constitutionally the House of the Nation and commonly the Sangsad, is the unicameral legislative body of Bangladesh.

The origin of the Jatiya Sangsad lies in the Constituent Assembly of Bangladesh (1972–73), which was the first parliament of Bangladesh responsible for the promulgation of the Constitution of Bangladesh. Since 1981, Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, situated in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, has been hosting the sessions of the Jatiya Sangsad.

The current Sangsad contains 350 seats, including 50 seats reserved exclusively for women. Elected occupants are called members of parliament (MPs). Elections to the body are held every five years, unless a Sangsad is dissolved earlier by the president of Bangladesh. The leader of the party, or coalition of parties, holding a majority of seats in Sangsad becomes the prime minister of Bangladesh and thus serves as the head of government. The president, the ceremonial head of state of Bangladesh, is chosen by the Sangsad. Article 70 bars any MP to vote against or switch his party.

It has been proposed to make the legislative body into a bicameral legislature, with a upper house named Senate to be established.