Chief Whip Nurul Islam announced that members of parliament have decided not to use tax-free cars or accept government plots, a decision supported by both ruling and opposition parties. He made the statement on Tuesday, April 21, after a parliamentary session.

Earlier in the session, NCP lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah had requested government-provided vehicles for MPs, arguing that while upazila officials receive official cars, legislators often rely on rented vehicles to visit their constituencies. In response, Home Minister Salauddin Ahmed said Prime Minister Tarek Rahman had instructed MPs to avoid luxury or extra privileges. He added that the government plans to amend existing laws to cancel the tax-free car benefit for MPs and has already reduced fuel allocations by 30 percent and limited loan facilities for officials due to the current economic crisis.

Opposition leader Dr. Shafiqul Rahman commented that young MPs’ requests should not be dismissed outright, suggesting the issue could be considered further. The Speaker concluded by noting that the Home Minister had already mentioned the matter would be reviewed.