Comilla-11

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Comilla-11 is a parliamentary constituency in the Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) of Bangladesh. It is located in Cumilla District, within the Chittagong Division, and currently covers Chauddagram Upazila.

Boundaries
- The constituency includes Chauddagram Upazila.

Creation and changes
- Comilla-11 was created for the first general elections in independent Bangladesh in 1973.
- In 2008, the Election Commission redrew constituency boundaries to reflect population changes from the 2001 census, which altered the seat’s borders.

Electorate
- About 328,280 voters were registered in 2018.

Current status
- The seat has been vacant since August 6, 2024.

Members of Parliament (highlights)
- 1973: Ali Ashraf (Independent)
- 1979: Muzaffar Ahmed (NAP)
- 1986: Omar Ahmed Majumder (Awami League)
- 1991: AKM Kamruzzaman (BNP)
- 1996: Mazibul Hoque (Awami League)
- 2001: Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher (BNP)
- 2008: Mazibul Hoque (Awami League)
- 2014: Mazibul Hoque (Awami League) elected unopposed after a boycott
- 2018: Mazibul Hoque (Awami League) held the seat
- 2024: Seat remains vacant

Elections (essentials)
- 2008 General Election: Mazibul Hoque (AL) won
- 2014 General Election: Mazibul Hoque (AL) re-elected unopposed due to boycott
- 2018 General Election: Mazibul Hoque (AL) retained the seat
- 2024: Vacancy announced

Overview
Comilla-11 has shifted among several parties since its creation, with the Awami League holding the seat in recent decades. It is currently vacant, pending new representation.