The Bangladesh (Whips) Order, 1972 (President's Order)
Act No. 64 of 1972
Enacted: 1972-01-01
Chapter 1
General
1.1.
1. (1) This Order may be called the Bangladesh (Whips) Order, 1972. 1 [(2) It shall come into force at once and shall be deemed to have taken effect on the eleventh day of April, 1972.]
2.2.
2. In this Order, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,- 1 [* * * ] (b) “Government” means the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh; (c) “prescribed” means prescribed by rules.
3.3.
3. (1) There shall be a Chief Whip and 1 [ 2 [Six Whips] who shall be appointed by the President from among the members of Parliament.] 3 [(2) The Chief Whip and the Whips shall hold office during the pleasure of the President]. (3) The Chief Whip or a Whip shall cease to hold office if he ceases to be a member of 4 [Parliament]. (4) The Chief Whip or a Whip may, at any time, resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the 5 [President].
4.4.
4. (1) The Chief Whip shall be entitled to such salary, allowances and other privileges as may be admissible to a 1 [Minister] 2 [: Provided that the Chief Whip shall be entitled to an additional Peon to be appointed at the choice of the Chief Whip at a consolidated pay to be fixed by the Government from time to time, who shall hold his office during the pleasure of the Chief Whip and so long as the Chief Whip holds his office.] (2) A Whip shall be entitled to such salary, allowances and other privileges as may be prescribed.
5.5.
5. (1) The Chief Whip shall be responsible for- (a) keeping members of 1 [Parliament] supplied with information about the business of 2 [Parliament]; (b) securing the attendance of members at the sessions of 3 [Parliament]; (c) arranging the business of each sitting of 4 [Parliament]; and (d) performing such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Government or as may be prescribed. (2) A Whip shall perform such functions as may be assigned to him by the Chief Whip or the Government or as may be prescribed.