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. 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. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury of the Awami League is the current Speaker who presides over the 11th Jatiya Sangsad.