How much will Tarique earn as prime minister—and what perks come with the office?

If all goes as planned, BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman is poised to assume office as Bangladesh’s next prime minister, completing a remarkable journey from years of exile to the very centre of state power.

As anticipation builds around his return to government, many are asking a simpler, more practical question: how much will he be paid, and what benefits does the office carry?

The salary and entitlements of the prime minister are governed by the Prime Minister’s (Remuneration and Privilege) Act.

Under the law, the prime minister is entitled to a monthly salary of Tk 115,000. In addition, he will receive a house rent allowance of Tk 100,000 a month.

All expenditure related to entertainment in his official capacity will be reimbursed in full as allowances. The state will also bear the entire cost of travel between the prime minister’s residence and office.

Specific expenses incurred by the prime minister and his family are likewise covered through allowances.

If household goods need to be transported, the prime minister is entitled to additional costs for rail, steamer or ship travel -- beyond air and private vehicle use -- provided the distance does not exceed 4,500km.

As head of government, Tarique will be allocated a state residence, with all furnishing and maintenance costs borne by the government.

If he chooses instead to live in a private home, he will receive a monthly house rent allowance of Tk 100,000, while the government will still cover furnishing and maintenance expenses.

The state will also pay for electricity, gas, water, telephone and other utility bills at the residence.

Should he reside in his own home, the cost of appointing and maintaining security personnel will be met from the public exchequer.

As a Very Very Important Person (VVIP), all domestic travel expenses will be borne by the government.

For official trips abroad, he will receive additional benefits, including a daily allowance of Tk 3,000, convenient transport for himself and his family, air travel insurance coverage of Tk 2.5 million, and a discretionary fund of Tk 15 million.

On the advice of his personal physician, the prime minister will be entitled to medical treatment at any facility at home or abroad -- along with members of his family.