Section 3Section 3

s. 3

3 (1) There shall be a Chief Whip and [ [Six Whips] who shall be appointed by the President from among the members of Parliament.] [(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 [Parliament]. (4) The Chief Whip or a Whip may, at any time, resign his office by writing under his hand addressed to the [President].

1. 6. Clause (2) was substituted by section 4 of the Bangladesh (Whips) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1979 (Ordinance No. XXII of 1979)
2. 7. The word “Parliament” was substituted for the words “the Assembly” by section 4 of the Bangladesh (Whips) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1979 (Ordinance No. XXII of 1979)
3. 8. The word “President” was substituted for the words “Prime Minister” by section 4 of the Bangladesh Laws (Amendment) Act, 1975 (Act No. XIII of 1975)