Barguna-2 is a constituency represented in the

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(National Parliament) of

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since 2024 by Sultana Nadira of the

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Boundaries

The constituency encompasses Bamna, Betagi, and Patharghata upazilas.

History

The constituency was created in 1984 from the Patuakhali-1 constituency when the former Patuakhali District was split into two districts:

Barguna Barguna () is a town in Barguna district in southern Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarters and the largest town of Barguna district and a part of Barisal Division. Located on the bank of Khakdon river, the town covers an area of wit ...

and

Patuakhali Patuakhali ( ''Potuakhali'') is a town and district headquarters of Patuakhali District located on the southern bank of Laukathi river in Barisal Division in Bangladesh. It is the administrative headquarter of Patuakhali district and one of the ...

. Ahead of the 2008 general election, the

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redrew constituency boundaries to reflect population changes revealed by the

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. The 2008 redistricting altered the boundaries of the constituency.

Members of Parliament

Elections

Elections in the 2010s

Golam Sabur Tulu died in July 2013. Showkat Hasanur Rahman of the Awami League was elected in an October by-election.

Elections in the 2000s

Elections in the 1990s

References

External links

* Parliamentary constituencies in Bangladesh Barguna District Long stubs with short prose {{Bangladesh-geo-stub