Jhalokati-2

Jhalokati-2 is a constituency represented in the Jatiya Sangsad of Bangladesh. Since 6 August 2024, the constituency remains vacant.

Boundaries

The constituency encompasses Jhalokati Sadar and Nalchity upazilas.
It is known as the centre point and trade body for the entire division as it consists of the most efficient routes connecting to all districts of the division.

History

The constituency was created in 1984 from a Bakerganj constituency when the former Bakerganj District was split into four districts: Bhola, Bakerganj, Jhalokati, and Pirojpur.

Elections

Elections in the 2010s

Amir Hossain Amu was re-elected unopposed in the 2014 general election after opposition parties withdrew their candidacies in a boycott of the election.

Elections in the 2000s

Zulfiker Ali Bhutto died in May 2000, his widow, Amir Hossain Amu was elected in a July 2000 by-election, defeating Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto.