Find work in Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh — 170 million people, Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), Bengali. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Dhaka
Population
170 million
GDP / capita
$2,690
Currency
BDT
Bangladeshi Taka
Time zone
UTC+6 (BST)
Working in Bangladesh: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
60h max
48 hours (8 hours/day, 6 days)
Annual leave
11 public holidays
10 days (with full wages) after 1 year
Maternity leave
16 weeks (8 before + 8 after), fully paid
Paternity leave
No statutory provision
Notice period
60-120 days depending on employment type
Severance
30 days wages per year of service (retrenchment). Gratuity: 30 days per year (after 10+ years).
Overtime rules
2x normal rate. Maximum 2 overtime hours per day.
Probation period
6 months (3 for skilled workers)
Tax landscape in Bangladesh
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: July 1 to June 30.
- Income tax
- 0% to 30%
- Corporate tax
- 27.5% (listed); 30% (unlisted); 45% (mobile telecoms)
- Social contributions
- No statutory social insurance system. Employer provides benefits directly.
- VAT / GST
- 15%
Treaty network
Over 35 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Bangladesh
bKash is one of the world's largest mobile money platforms (70M+ accounts). BEFTN handles interbank electronic transfers.
Bank transfer (BEFTN)
Mobile money (bKash, Nagad, Rocket)
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
BDT
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Bangladesh
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Bangladesh.
Worker classification
Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (amended 2013, 2018) governs.
Data protection
No comprehensive data protection law (Digital Security Act 2018 provides some provisions).
Right to work
Work permit required for foreigners from BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority).
Non-compete enforceability
Limited enforceability under Bangladeshi law.
Collective bargaining
Protected. Active in garment sector.
Working culture in Bangladesh
Business culture
Hierarchical and relationship-oriented. Personal connections are important. Bengali hospitality is warm. Business pace varies between fast-moving Dhaka and regional centres.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry, which accounts for 85% of exports, employs 4 million workers (mostly women) and transformed the country from an aid-dependent economy to one of Asia's fastest-growing. The Rana Plaza collapse (2013) catalysed global supply chain accountability reforms. Bangladesh's GDP growth has averaged 6-7% annually, and it graduated from Least Developed Country status in 2026.
At a glance
- Official name
- People's Republic of Bangladesh
- Languages
- Bengali
- Time zones
- UTC+6 (BST)
- Data region
- Asia-Pacific
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