Leader of the Opposition (Bangladesh)
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| Leader of the Opposition বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা |
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|---|---|
| Style | The Honourable |
| Term length | While leader of the largest political party not in government |
| Inaugural holder | Asaduzzaman Khan |
| Formation | February 18, 1979 |
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The Leader of the Opposition (Bengali: বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা ) leads the Official Opposition in the Jatiyo Sangshad, the national parliament of Bangladesh. The Leader of the Opposition is normally the leader of the largest party not within the government which is usually the second largest political party in the Jatiyo Sangshad.[1]
The post also carries weight-age of cabinet minister and is seen comparable to prime minister who is leader of house and also ruling party.
List of Leaders of the Opposition in Jatiyo Sangshad
| Leader of the Opposition | Affiliation | From | Until | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaduzzaman Khan | Awami League | February 18, 1979 | March 24, 1982 | |
| Sheikh Hasina | Awami League | May 7, 1986 | March 3, 1988 | |
| Sheikh Hasina | Awami League | February 27, 1991 | March 30, 1996 | |
| Khaleda Zia | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | June 12, 1996 | July 15, 2001 | |
| Sheikh Hasina | Awami League | October 1, 2001 | October 29, 2006 | |
| Khaleda Zia | Bangladesh Nationalist Party | December 29, 2008 | January 9, 2014 | |
| Rowshan Ershad | Jatiya Party | January 9, 2014 | Incumbent | |
