Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal

The Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Bengali: জাতীয় সমাজতান্ত্রিক দল, 'National Socialist Party of Bangladesh', abbr. JSD or 'জাসদ', JASAD) is a political party in Bangladesh. The party was founded by Serajul Alam Khan. The party was very dominant during 1972–1975 Bangladesh insurgency.

Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal
বাংলাদেশ জাতীয় সমাজতান্ত্রিক দল
National Socialist Party
LeaderHasanul Haque Inu
FounderMohammad Abdul Jalil, Serajul Alam Khan
Founded1972 (1972)
Split fromBangladesh Chhatra League (Awami League)
Headquarters22/1 Topkhana Road (4th Floor), Dhaka
Armed wingGonobahini (1972–1976)
IdeologySocialism
Political positionLeft-wing
National affiliationGrand Alliance
Colours  Red
Seats in the Jatiya Sangsad
1 / 350
Chairmen in Union Councils
2 / 4,554
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The current party president is Hasanul Haque Inu, with Executive President Moinuddin Khan Badol MP, and General Secretary Nazmul Haq Prodhan MP.

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