Leader of the Opposition in Jatiya Sangsad
| Leader of the Opposition of Jatiya Sangsad | |
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| জাতীয় সংসদের বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা | |
Emblem of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
Flag of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
since 17 February 2026 | |
| House of the Nation | |
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| Member of | |
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| Residence | House No. 17, Road No. 2, Barabagh, Mirpur, Dhaka |
| Seat | Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka |
| Appointer | All Opposition MPs |
| Term length | 5 years; While leader of the largest political party in the Jatiya Sangsad |
| Constituting instrument | Article 65 of Constitution of Bangladesh |
| Inaugural holder | Asaduzzaman Khan |
| Formation | 18 February 1979 |
| Deputy | Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher |
| Salary | ৳172800 (US$1,400) per month (incl. allowances) |
| Website | parliament.gov.bd |
| Bangladesh portal |
The Leader of the Opposition of Jatiya Sangsad (Bengali: জাতীয় সংসদের বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা) leads the Official Opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad, the national parliament of Bangladesh. The Leader of the Opposition is usually the head of the largest political party in the Jatiya Sangsad that is not part of the Government of Bangladesh. In practice, this position is generally held by the leader of the second largest political party in parliament.
The Leader of the Opposition plays a key role in holding the government accountable, participating in parliamentary committees, and presenting alternative policies and viewpoints on national issues.
The post also carries the weight of a cabinet minister and is seen as comparable to that of the Prime Minister, who is the leader of the house and of their political party.