Dhaka-17
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2008 (Redistricted)
| Dhaka-17 | |
|---|---|
| Constituency for the Jatiya Sangsad | |
 | |
| District | Dhaka District |
| Division | Dhaka Division |
| Electorate | 327,898 (2026) |
| Current constituency | |
| Created | 1973 (Original) 2008 (Redistricted) |
| Parliamentary Party | Bangladesh Nationalist Party |
| Member of Parliament | Tarique Rahman |
Dhaka-17 is a constituency represented in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) of Bangladesh. It has been represented by Tarique Rahman since 17th February, 2026.[1]
The constituency encompasses Dhaka Cantonment and Dhaka North City Corporation wards 15, 18, 19, and 20, including the areas of Gulshan, Banani, Niketan, Mohakhali, Baridhara, Shahjadpur, and parts of Dhaka Cantonment, integrating both regions under a single administrative and electoral boundary.[2][3]
History
The constituency was created when, ahead of the 2008 general election, the Election Commission redrew constituency boundaries to reflect population changes revealed by the 2001 Bangladesh census.[4] The 2008 redistricting added 7 new seats to the Dhaka metropolitan area, increasing the number of constituencies in the capital from 8 to 15.[5]
