Since it has been an overdue issue for the last 45 years of Bangladesh, on the eve of this historic moment, we would like to suggest few important measures for the consideration of the government to make the system more representative, accountable and participatory. The existing Zila Parishad Act has to be amended to hold the election in view of the changes in the formation of the 'Electoral College System', and also to have the party symbols during the electoral contests as other local government bodies followed in the last election.
Our humble suggestion would be to amend the existing Zila Parishad law for holding election on the basis of universal adult franchise, instead of the Electoral College system. Every eligible voter of the district should be given the chance to choose their representative in the Zila Parishads.
The whole district may be divided into a reasonable number of constituencies or wards based on the number of voters. One of the studies we recently conducted Bangladesh: Reform Agenda for Local Governance, Prothoma, suggests that to create Zila Parishad wards the population and voters need to be considered.
There should not be a uniform number of wards and membership, irrespective of population and size of the district. There may be another alternative as well, that at least three constituencies or wards may be created in each upazila or one upazila may be divided into three wards of Zila Parishad - two for general seats and one reserve seat for women.
General voters should be given the chance to elect the members from their respective Zila Parishad wards. After the general election, the chairmen will be elected by the members elected in the respective council from amongst them. If this type of electoral system is created, District Councils may be composed of members depending on their size and population. In West Bengal, the Wards of Zila Parishads vary between 52 to 92, and the number of wards at the village panchayet level varies from 7 to If the Zila Parishad election is held in , it will be a landmark incident in the history of local government in Bangladesh.
We are looking forward to the first ever Zila Parishad election in Bangladesh with great interest and enthusiasm. A and B only. The distinguishing feature of a federal government is National government gives some powers to the provincial government. Power is distributed among the legislature, executive and judiciary.
Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government. Governing or ruling power is divided between different levels of government. Union of India 2. State 3. Municipal Corporation 4. Gram Panchayat A. Prime Minister B. Brand Solutions. Video series featuring innovators. ET Financial Inclusion Summit.
Malaria Mukt Bharat. Wealth Wise Series How they can help in wealth creation. Honouring Exemplary Boards. Deep Dive Into Cryptocurrency. ET Markets Conclave — Cryptocurrency. Reshape Tomorrow Tomorrow is different. Let's reshape it today. Corning Gorilla Glass TougherTogether.
ET India Inc. ET Engage. ET Secure IT. Arunachal Pradesh govt to recognize the contribution of Maj Bob Khathing: Chief Minister Pema Khandu Ralengnao Khathing, popularly known as Bob Khathing, is relatively an unknown figure for most of Arunachal and even India, but people of Tawang still remember him with respect for being the sole Indian official to come as their saviour when the Chinese threat loomed large.
Haryana to give pension to ex-panchayat heads The former head and vice-chairperson of a panchayat samiti will get Rs 1, and Rs , respectively. Chandrababu Naidu celebrates Rakhee Pournima Greeting all the people on the occasion, Naidu said his government is committed for the welfare of women and is devising schemes to provide them socio-economic security.
0コメント