The service tenure of the chiefs of army, navy and the air force is now four years.
The parliament passed a bill 'The Defense Forces Chiefs' (appointment, salary, allowances and other benefits) Bill 2018' on Monday in this regard.
Before passing the law, the chiefs of the three forces were appointed for three years.
Law Minister Anisul Huq, who is in-charge of Defence Ministry in Parliament, moved the bill in the House and it was passed by voice vote.
As per the bill, the chiefs of army, navy and air force will be appointed for maximum four-year tenure from the date of their appointment and their salary will be fixed at Tk. 86,000.
They will get other allowances, outfit allowance, special residential facilities and all-time transport facilities plus other allowances.
There is a provision in the Article 62 of the Constitution that parliament shall enact a law over fixation of the appointment of chiefs of staff of the defence services and their salaries and allowances.
But, the law is yet to be enacted despite many years have elapsed.
The appointment is made by the order of the President while their salaries and allowances are provided as per the Joint Services Instruction approved by the government.
The President Order of 2016 related to appointment and tenure of the chiefs of three services and the part of the Joint Services Instruction will stand lapsed with the passage of the bill.
