Employment overview in Bangladesh
Hiring in Bangladesh requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Bangladesh without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is BDT and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Bengali / English, and contracts must comply with Bangladesh employment law.
Key employment laws in Bangladesh
- Working hours48 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period30–120 days
- Paid annual leave10 days casual + 14 sick
- Public holidays11
- Minimum wageSector-based
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Bangladesh
Payroll in Bangladesh runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: Limited statutory contributions. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Bangladesh
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (Limited statutory contributions) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Bangladesh?
- Hire in Bangladesh in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Bangladesh employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in BDT on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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