Leader of the House (Bangladesh)

The Leader of the House (Bengali: সংসদ নেতা – Sansada nētā) is responsible for managing and scheduling government business in the Jatiya Sangsad. The office is always held by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh. The leader and deputy leader are elected by a majority of the members of the parliament.

Leader of the House
সংসদ নেতা
Incumbent Vacant since 5 August 2024
Style	The Honourable
Appointer	Jatiya Sangsad
Inaugural holder	Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Formation	7 April 1973
Deputy	Deputy Leader of the House

The duties of the deputy leader is largely contingent, coming into play only when the leader is absent from the House or is on leave. At that point the deputy leader is referred to as Acting Leader of the House.

List of Leaders of the House

Political parties

•   Bangladesh Awami League / BAKSAL
•   Bangladesh Nationalist Party
•   Jatiya Party

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–)		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–)		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	Incumbent

See also

• Leader of the Opposition (Bangladesh)