Chairperson of the National Assembly (Nepal)

The Chairperson of the National Assembly in Nepal is the presiding officer in the Nepal's upper house of parliament, the National Assembly. The position of Chairperson holds significant importance in the legislative process, presiding over the proceedings, maintaining order, and ensuring fair debate and discussion. The current speaker is Narayan Prasad Dahal since 12 March 2024.

Qualification
The qualifications for being a member of National Assembly are laid out in Article 87 of the constitution and the National Assembly Member Election Act, 2017:
 * must be a citizen of Nepal
 * must be at least thirty-five years of age on date of nomination
 * must have name listed on voter list
 * should not have been convicted of a criminal offense involving moral turpitude
 * must not be disqualified by any Federal law
 * must not be holding any office of profit.