Leader of Opposition Privileges Bill passes
16 November 2021, 02:49 pm | Updated: 21 November 2024, 10:58 pm
The Leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Remuneration and Privileges) Bill, 2021 was passed in the parliamen today.BSS.
Law Minister Anisul Huq moved the bill in the parliament, which was unanimously passed by voice votes.
The bill will replace the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Remuneration and Privileges) Ordinance, 1979, which was promulgated during the military regime.
According to the bill, the Leader of the Opposition shall be entitled to the same salary, allowances and other privileges as are admissible to a minister.
The Deputy Leader of the Opposition shall be entitled to the same salary, allowances and other privileges as are admissible to a state minister.
