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Draft:Deputy Leader of the House (Bangladesh)

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Deputy Leader of the House
সংসদ উপনেতা
Incumbent
Matia Chowdhury
since 10 January 2024
StyleThe Honourable
AppointerJatiya Sangsad
Inaugural holderTajuddin Ahmed
Formation7 April 1973

The Deputy Leader of the House (Bengali: সংসদ উপনেতাSansada upanētā) is responsible for managing and scheduling government business in the Jatiya Sangsad. The leader and deputy leader are elected by a majority of the members of the parliament.

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. [1]