Leader of the Opposition (Bangladesh)

Leader of the Opposition বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা
Incumbent Rowshan Ershad since January 9, 2014
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

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