Member of Parliament (Bangladesh)

Member of Parliament
Emblem of the Jatiya Sangsad
Flag of the Jatiya Sangsad
since 17 February 2026
House of the Nation
Style
TypeMember of Parliament
AbbreviationMP
Member ofJatiya Sangsad
Reports toSpeaker
SeatJatiya Sangsad Bhaban
AppointerElectorate of the Bangladesh
Term lengthFive years; renewable
Constituting instrumentArticle 65 of Constitution of Bangladesh
Formation7 March 1973 (1973-03-07)
First holder1st Jatiya Sangsad
Final holder13th Jatiya Sangsad
Salary172800 (US$1,400)
per month
(incl. allowances)
Websiteparliament.gov.bd

A Member of Parliament in Bangladesh is a member of the Jatiya Sangsad or House of the Nation, the unicameral legislature of Bangladesh. A majority of members are elected directly in general elections, while a minority of seats are reserved exclusively for women and allocated on a proportional basis. The Constitution specifies that Parliament consists of 300 directly elected members, while 50 seats are reserved for women. The individual who leads the largest party or alliance in parliament usually becomes Prime Minister of Bangladesh.