Bangladesh
Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament)
Current holderHafiz Uddin Ahmed1,2,3
Party as stated: Bangladesh Nationalist Party. In office since 12 March 2026. Checked 28 October 2026.
How the office holder is chosen
The Speaker is elected by the Jatiya Sangsad. On 12 March 2026 Hafiz Uddin Ahmed was elected unanimously after his nomination was proposed by Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni, and the President then administered the oath, according to ANI.2,1
Term
Hafiz Uddin Ahmed is Speaker of the 13th parliament. President Mohammed Shahabuddin administered his oath on 12 March 2026, according to BSS.1
Recent holders
Notable facts
- Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, MP for Bhola-3, resigned as Liberation War Affairs Minister before taking the post, according to BSS.1
- Barrister Kaiser Kamal, MP for Netrokona-1, was sworn in as Deputy Speaker on the same day, according to BSS.1
Sources
- Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), President administers oath to Speaker, Deputy Speaker of 13th parliament (12 March 2026)
- Times of Oman (ANI), Bangladesh Parliament unanimously elects new Speaker and Deputy Speaker (12 March 2026)
- The Daily Observer (Bangladesh), We didn't come to JS to be his students (28 August 2026)