The Leader of the House of Jatiya Sangsad ( – ) 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.
List of Leaders of the House Political parties
Name PortraitTerm of office Party 1 Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 12 January 1972 25 January 1975 Bangladesh Awami League 2 Muhammad Mansur Ali 25 January 1975 15 August 1975 Bangladesh Krishak Sramik Awami League 3 Shah Azizur Rahman 15 April 1979 24 March 1982 Bangladesh Nationalist Party 4 Mizanur Rahman Chowdhury 9 July 1986 27 March 1988 Jatiya Party (Ershad) 5 Moudud Ahmed 27 March 1988 12 August 1989 Jatiya Party (Ershad) 6 Kazi Zafar Ahmed 12 August 1989 6 December 1990 Jatiya Party (Ershad) 7 Khaleda Zia 20 March 1991 30 March 1996 Bangladesh Nationalist Party 8 Sheikh Hasina 23 June 1996 15 July 2001 Bangladesh Awami League Khaleda Zia 10 October 2001 29 October 2006 Bangladesh Nationalist Party Sheikh Hasina 6 January 2009 5 August 2024 Bangladesh Awami League 9 Tarique Rahman 17 February 2026Incumbent Bangladesh Nationalist Party
See also Leader of the Opposition (Bangladesh)
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