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Leader of the Opposition in Jatiya Sangsad

The Leader of the Opposition of Jatiya Sangsad () 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.

List of leaders of the opposition in Jatiya Sangsad

There was no opposition leader in the 1st and the 6th Parliament.

Timeline

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