Tax return deadline: 31 December 2026File for 2026-27 by then with no extra tax.
Checked against 2026 law on 13 Nov 2026
Know what you are owed before you sign.
Free calculators for exit dues, income tax and your return, built on the 2026 laws of Bangladesh. Every number shows its source.
Calculators
- Final settlement calculatorWork out your final settlement under the Labour Act 2026: service benefit, gratuity, notice pay, leave and unpaid salary, with the law for each line.
- Income tax calculator 2026-27Salary income tax for 2026-27: 4 lakh threshold, slabs from 10% to 30%, the 10% investment rebate and minimum tax, under the Finance Act 2026.
- Tax return helperDo you have to file, how many days are left, and what to type into NBR's e-return. Nine-step checklist and honest zero-tax return guidance.
- Exit dues for officers and managersManagers and officers outside the Labour Act: work out gratuity, notice, leave and provident fund from your own contract, and compare with the Act.
- Tax on your final settlementSee what reaches your bank after tax on gratuity, compensation, notice pay, leave encashment and provident fund when a job ends in Bangladesh.
- Gratuity calculatorGratuity under s.2(10): at least 30 days' wages per year, 45 days above 10 years. Compare it with your exit benefit and see which one is paid.
- Overtime calculatorOvertime in Bangladesh is paid at twice the ordinary rate of basic plus dearness allowance. Enter your pay and hours to see the amount.
- Maternity benefit calculatorMaternity benefit under ss.46-48: 120 days' pay at the daily average of your last monthly wage divided by 26. Check eligibility and the amount.
Why you can rely on Pawna
- Every figure shows its lawEach line names the section it comes from, so you can check it or show it to HR.
- Private by designNo sign-up, no account. What you type stays on your phone.
- Updated for 2026Built on the April 2026 labour amendment and the Finance Act 2026, not old blog posts.
- Honest about limitsWhere the law is unclear we say so, and tell you what to ask HR or a lawyer.
Guides
- What changed in Bangladesh labour law in 2026What the Labour (Amendment) Act 2026 changed: resignation benefit from year one, 120-day maternity, 13 festival holidays and who counts as a worker.
- Resignation benefit in Bangladesh: 7, 15 or 30 days a yearHow much you get when you resign under s.27(4) of the Labour Act as amended in 2026, with worked examples and the 60-day notice rule.
- Gratuity in Bangladesh: how it is calculatedGratuity under s.2(10) of the Labour Act: 30 days' wages per year, 45 days above 10 years, paid when higher than the exit benefit. Worked examples.
- Notice period and notice pay in BangladeshNotice rules under the Labour Act: 60 days to resign, 120 days for termination, one month for retrenchment, and what happens to pay if notice is short.
- Final settlement: paid within 30 working daysYour employer must pay all dues within 30 working days of your last day under s.123(2). How the days are counted and what to do if payment is late.
- Does the Labour Act cover officers and managers?The Labour Act covers 'workers' under s.2(65). Managerial, administrative or supervisory staff designated in writing follow their contract instead.