Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (politician) facts for kids

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is a politician from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. He served as a Member of Parliament for the Bagerhat-1 area. He was chosen for this role in the February 1996 election.

Understanding Political Roles

What is a Member of Parliament?

A Member of Parliament, often called an MP, is a person chosen by voters to represent them in the national parliament. Think of it like a student council representative, but for a whole country! MPs help make laws and decisions for their country.

What is a Political Party?

A political party is a group of people who share similar ideas about how a country should be run. They work together to get their members elected to government. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is one such group in Bangladesh.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's Time in Parliament

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became a Member of Parliament for the Bagerhat-1 area. This happened after the election held on 15 February 1996. He was a candidate for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party.

Elections and Representation

Elections are how people choose their leaders. In an election, different candidates from various parties try to get votes. The person who gets the most votes in a certain area, called a constituency, wins and becomes the representative for that area.

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman represented the people of Bagerhat-1. This means he spoke for their needs and concerns in the parliament.

Later Elections

After his term, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman ran for election again. He was a candidate for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the elections held on 12 June 1996 and in 2001. However, he was not elected in those later attempts.