Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad
| Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
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| জাতীয় সংসদের স্পীকার | |
Seal of the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
Standard of the Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad | |
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| Member of | Jatiya Sangsad |
| Reports to | Parliament of Bangladesh |
| Residence | Speaker's Bhabna, Dhaka |
| Seat | Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Appointer | All Members of Parliament |
| Term length | During the life of the Jatiya Sangsad (five years maximum); renewable |
| Constituting instrument | Article 65 of Constitution of Bangladesh |
| Inaugural holder | Shah Abdul Hamid |
| Formation | 10 April 1972 |
| Deputy | Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad |
| Salary | ৳187000 (US$1,500) per month (incl. allowances) |
| Website | parliament.gov.bd |
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The Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad is the presiding officer of the Parliament of Bangladesh. The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the parliament following general elections by Members of Parliament. Serving for a term of five years, the speaker chosen from sitting members of the parliament, and is by convention a member of the ruling party or alliance.