Tag: Proportional Represention

The Bangladesh Islami Front has demanded the introduction of a proportional electoral system. The party's chairman, M A Matin, expressed his views on this issue at a recent roundtable discussion. He stated that the current first-past-the-post electoral system is unfavorable for small and medium-sized political parties. As a result, various political ideologies and the true opinions of the people are not adequately reflected in the parliament. Matin further mentioned that introducing a proportional electoral system would strengthen democracy and ensure the selection of the correct political representatives for the people. He claimed that this system would allow for the proper evaluation of every vote and create an environment for healthy competition among political parties. Other speakers...