What is the elected local council governing rural grassroot communities at the union level termed?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. the Union Parishad
- Step 1: The Union Parishad represents the lowest elected rural tier in the statutory local governance system of Bangladesh. Answer: the Union Parishad. Why not the others: The Upazila Parishad, The Zila Parishad and The Gram Sabha don't fit.
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