Leader of the House in Jatiya Sangsad
| Leader of the House of Jatiya Sangsad | |
|---|---|
| জাতীয় সংসদের নেতা | |
Emblem of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
Flag of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
since 17 February 2026 | |
| House of the Nation | |
| Style |
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| Member of | |
| Reports to | |
| Residence | State Guest House Jamuna |
| Seat | Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban |
| Appointer | All MPs of the majority party |
| Term length | 5 years |
| Constituting instrument | Article 65 of Constitution of Bangladesh |
| Inaugural holder | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman |
| Formation | 12 January 1972 |
| Deputy | Deputy Leader of the House |
| Salary | ৳172800 (US$1,400) per month (incl. allowances)[1] |
| Website | parliament.gov.bd |
| Bangladesh portal |
The Leader of the House of Jatiya Sangsad (Bengali: জাতীয় সংসদের নেতা – ’‘Shôngshôd nētā’’) is the leader responsible for managing and coordinating government business in the National Parliament of Bangladesh. By convention, the office is held by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, who leads the majority party or coalition in parliament.
The Leader of the House determines the scheduling of government legislation, represents the government in parliamentary proceedings, and coordinates with the Chief Whip and other parliamentary leaders to ensure the smooth conduct of business in the House.
The Deputy Leader of the House assists the Leader in carrying out these responsibilities and may act as the Leader of the House during the Leader’s absence. The Leader and Deputy Leader are recognized positions within parliament, generally held by senior members of the ruling party.[2]
List of Leaders of the House
- Political parties
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) |
Portrait | Term of office | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1920–1975) |
12 January 1972 | 25 January 1975 | Bangladesh Awami League | |
| 2 | Muhammad Mansur Ali (1919–1975) |
25 January 1975 | 15 August 1975 (Deposed) |
BAKSAL | |
| 3 | Shah Azizur Rahman (1925–1988) |
15 April 1979 | 24 March 1982 (Deposed) |
Bangladesh Nationalist Party | |
| 4 | Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury (1928–2006) |
9 July 1986 | 27 March 1988 | Jatiya Party | |
| 5 | Moudud Ahmed (1940–2021) |
27 March 1988 | 12 August 1989 | Jatiya Party | |
| 6 | Kazi Zafar Ahmed (1939–2015) |
12 August 1989 | 6 December 1990 | Jatiya Party | |
| 7 | Khaleda Zia (1945–2025) |
20 March 1991 | 30 March 1996 | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | |
| 8 | Sheikh Hasina (1947–) |
23 June 1996 | 15 July 2001 | Bangladesh Awami League | |
| (7) | Khaleda Zia (1945–2025) |
10 October 2001 | 29 October 2006 | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | |
| (8) | Sheikh Hasina (1947–) |
6 January 2009 | 5 August 2024 | Bangladesh Awami League | |
| Position Vacant | 5 August 2024 | 17 February 2026 | |||
| 9 | Tarique Rahman (1965–) |
17 February 2026 | Incumbent | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | |
See also
References
- ^ "Bangladesh raises pay, perks of ministers, speakers and MPs". bdnews24.com. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
- ^ "Leaders of All Parliaments". Bangladesh Parliament. Archived from the original on 27 November 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2017.