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Bangladesh
Last Update by , 23 Dec 2024
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Exchange Rate
21 Oct 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Dhaka
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (BDT) |
---|---|
McDonalds Set Meal | 600 |
Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 2,434 |
3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 37,710 |
3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 20,235 |
Current Inflation Rate
1.11%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- BDT12,500 per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
Job Level | Monthly Salary (BDT) |
---|---|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
13,500 |
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
23,500 |
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
33,500 |
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
Over 41,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
3%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) | 5% | - | Companies with capital of BDT10 million or with assets of BDT20 million |
Employer's liability insurance (EIS) |
0.019% per year Calculation based on percentage of export volume in millions |
- | All companies or retailers with an RMG export volume |
Festival Bonus | 2 months basic salary | - | All staff, who have worked at the company for at least one year |
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax Year: 1 Jul - 30 Jun
Tax filing Due Date: 30 Apr of the year following year -
Tax-free thresholds:
General taxpayers: BDT350,000
Women, senior citizens aged 65 or over: BDT400,000
Physically challenged persons: BDT475,000
War-wounded gazette freedom fighters: BDT500,000
Third-gender taxpayers: BDT475,000
Parent of physically challenged person additional: BDT50,000
Country Level
Taxable Income | Rate |
---|---|
Up to 350,000 | - |
350,000 - 450,000 | 5% |
450,000 - 850.000 | 10% |
850,000 - 1,350,000 | 15% |
1,350,000 - 1,850,000 | 20% |
1,850,000 - 3,850,000 | 25% |
Over 3,850,000 | 30% |
Non-residents
- Flat rate of 30% on all income
Working Hours
Statutory
48 hours
8 hours a day, 6 days a week
Sunday - Thursday
Overtime
- Daily Work Hours (Section 100):
Maximum of 8 hours per day, up to 2 additional hours can be worked as overtime. - Weekly Work Hours (Section 102):
Maximum of 48 hours per week, up to 12 additional hours can be worked as overtime.
Average of 56 hours per week allowed over the year.
- Mandatory Rules:
These limits are statutory rights.
Employees cannot opt out of these restrictions. - Workers entitled to overtime pay under Section 108 (employees that entitled to OT):
Overtime pay is twice the ordinary rate of:
- Basic wage
- Dearness allowance
- Any ad-hoc or interim wage - If there are no specific agreements, the general rate for calculating overtime per hour is based on the worker's wage type:
- For daily wage workers: 1/8 of daily wage
​- For weekly wage workers: 1/48 of the weekly wage
- For monthly wage workers: 1/208 of the monthly wage
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Written in Bengali or English.
Payroll Currency
BDT
Probation
Clerical staff: 6 months
All other staff: 3 months
Contract Period
No minimum duration
Termination
Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
---|---|---|---|
Notice Period - Probation | 7 days | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice |
Notice Period - Regular | 60 days' notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice |
Severance Pay | Not Applicable | All staff with 1 year service are eligible other than dismissal for gross misconduct 30 days' salary for each year of service | All staff with 1 year service are eligible other than dismissal for gross misconduct 30 days' salary for each year of service |
Public Holiday
21 days
Public holidays that fall on a weekend are lost
Leave
Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
---|---|---|
Annual Leave | 10-15 working days | All staff with 1 year service |
Sick Leave | 14 days per year calendar year | All staff other than newspaper workers |
Maternity Leave |
16 weeks 8 weeks before brith, 8 after |
All expectant mothers with 6 months' service |
Casual Leave | 10 days | All staff other than those intea plantations |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Dhaka
- https://bangladesh.gov.bd
- https://www.pwc.com/bd/en/research-insights/2024/2024-NationalBudget-Bangladesh-KeyBudgetProposals.html
- https://dwa.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/dwa.portal.gov.bd/notices/65f2f0b7_947a_47e2_ae42_e1efc5dcf76a/2023-07-31-05-54-ff6ff3220592ece8e11972ca1cadd7cf.pdf
- https://betterwork.org/wp-content/uploads/wcms_229274.pdf
- https://nbr.gov.bd/regulations/rules/income-tax-rules/eng
- https://eis-pilot-bd.org/participation
- https://eis-pilot-bd.org/financial-contribution-calculator
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Last updated: 23 Dec 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (BDT)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 BDT
- 1 USD = 1.32 BDT
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Dhaka
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (BDT) |
---|---|
McDonalds Set Meal | 600 |
Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 2,434 |
3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 37,710 |
3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 20,235 |
Current Inflation Rate
1.11%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- BDT12,500 per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
Job Level | Monthly Salary (BDT) |
---|---|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
13,500 |
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
23,500 |
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
33,500 |
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
Over 41,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
3%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) | 5% | - | Companies with capital of BDT10 million or with assets of BDT20 million |
Employer's liability insurance (EIS) |
0.019% per year Calculation based on percentage of export volume in millions |
- | All companies or retailers with an RMG export volume |
Festival Bonus | 2 months basic salary | - | All staff, who have worked at the company for at least one year |
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax Year: 1 Jul - 30 Jun
Tax filing Due Date: 30 Apr of the year following year -
Tax-free thresholds:
General taxpayers: BDT350,000
Women, senior citizens aged 65 or over: BDT400,000
Physically challenged persons: BDT475,000
War-wounded gazette freedom fighters: BDT500,000
Third-gender taxpayers: BDT475,000
Parent of physically challenged person additional: BDT50,000
Country Level
Taxable Income | Rate |
---|---|
Up to 350,000 | - |
350,000 - 450,000 | 5% |
450,000 - 850.000 | 10% |
850,000 - 1,350,000 | 15% |
1,350,000 - 1,850,000 | 20% |
1,850,000 - 3,850,000 | 25% |
Over 3,850,000 | 30% |
Non-residents
- Flat rate of 30% on all income
Working Hours
Statutory
48 hours
8 hours a day, 6 days a week
Sunday - Thursday
Overtime
- Daily Work Hours (Section 100):
Maximum of 8 hours per day, up to 2 additional hours can be worked as overtime. - Weekly Work Hours (Section 102):
Maximum of 48 hours per week, up to 12 additional hours can be worked as overtime.
Average of 56 hours per week allowed over the year.
- Mandatory Rules:
These limits are statutory rights.
Employees cannot opt out of these restrictions. - Workers entitled to overtime pay under Section 108 (employees that entitled to OT):
Overtime pay is twice the ordinary rate of:
- Basic wage
- Dearness allowance
- Any ad-hoc or interim wage - If there are no specific agreements, the general rate for calculating overtime per hour is based on the worker's wage type:
- For daily wage workers: 1/8 of daily wage
​- For weekly wage workers: 1/48 of the weekly wage
- For monthly wage workers: 1/208 of the monthly wage
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Project-based work, seasonal employment, or temporary staff hiring
Probation
Clerical staff: 6 months
All other staff: 3 months
Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
---|---|---|---|
Notice Period - Probation | No notice is required | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice |
Notice Period - Regular | Not Applicable | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice |
Severance Pay | Not Applicable | All staff with 1 year service are eligible 30 days' salary for each year of service | All staff with 1 year service are eligible 30 days' salary for each year of service |
Permanent
Probation
Clerical staff: 6 months
All other staff: 3 months
Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
---|---|---|---|
Notice Period - Probation | 7 days | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice |
Notice Period - Regular | 60 days' notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice | Monthly paid staff: 120 days or payment in lieu of notice All other staff: 60 days' notice or payment in lieu of notice |
Severance Pay | Not Applicable | All staff with 1 year service are eligible other than dismissal for gross misconduct 30 days' salary for each year of service | All staff with 1 year service are eligible other than dismissal for gross misconduct 30 days' salary for each year of service |
Public Holiday
21 days
Public holidays that fall on a weekend are lost
Leave
Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
---|---|---|
Annual Leave | 10-15 working days | All staff with 1 year service |
Sick Leave | 14 days per year calendar year | All staff other than newspaper workers |
Maternity Leave |
16 weeks 8 weeks before brith, 8 after |
All expectant mothers with 6 months' service |
Casual Leave | 10 days | All staff other than those intea plantations |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Dhaka
- https://bangladesh.gov.bd
- https://www.pwc.com/bd/en/research-insights/2024/2024-NationalBudget-Bangladesh-KeyBudgetProposals.html
- https://dwa.portal.gov.bd/sites/default/files/files/dwa.portal.gov.bd/notices/65f2f0b7_947a_47e2_ae42_e1efc5dcf76a/2023-07-31-05-54-ff6ff3220592ece8e11972ca1cadd7cf.pdf
- https://betterwork.org/wp-content/uploads/wcms_229274.pdf
- https://nbr.gov.bd/regulations/rules/income-tax-rules/eng
- https://eis-pilot-bd.org/participation
- https://eis-pilot-bd.org/financial-contribution-calculator
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000