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	Towards an Inclusive Democracy in Bangladesh an article by Radyan Rahave Parliamentary election in Bangladesh is scheduled to take place in 2014. The Bangladesh’s independent election commission has already announced that it has put in place all the measures that are essential in holding a democratic, transparent and politically inclusive election. Bangladesh parliament consists of 300 seats. Election campaigner click on photo to enlarge The political parties have begun fierce election campaign across the country. Among the parties that have greater grassroots level support are Bangladesh National Party and Jamaat Islami. Most political analysts and election experts predict that the incumbent party will likely win the majority of the seats in this election. The Bangladeshi voters are excited to participate in this election. The party, which will likely win greater number of seats; will go to the parliament to form its government. However, the parties which fail to win adequate number of seats, will no longer be in the government In my opinion, democracy should be based on the percentage of casting votes instead of seats. For example; Awami League could get 151 seats with the percentage of 49% votes and Bangladesh National Party could get 149 seats with the percentage of 51%, in that case, Bangladesh National Party should go the parliament and parliamentary seats should be divided accordingly, which is absence now, so the true democracy is missing in Bangladesh		DISCUSSION Question(s) related to this article: How should elections be organiized in a true democracy? Thematic forum(s) in which this article is being discussed: ELECTORAL POLITICS - POLITIQUE ELECTORALE Latest reader comment: Readers are invited to comment on this question or its article.
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