Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- 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 wi...