Tax return deadline: 31 December 2026File for 2026-27 by then with no extra tax.
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.
- Income tax slabs for 2026-27Tax-free limit of 4 lakh, slabs of 10% to 30%, the salary exemption and minimum tax for the 2026-27 tax year, with worked examples.
- Investment tax rebate for 2026-27The s.78 investment rebate for 2026-27: the lowest of 3% of taxable income, 10% of investment or 7.5 lakh, and what to invest for the full rebate.
- How to file your e-return, step by stepFile your 2026-27 income tax return online at etaxnbr.gov.bd: what you need, the steps, the 31 December deadline and the extra tax for filing late.
- Zero-tax return: zero tax, not zero figuresIf your income is below the tax-free limit you still file real figures with zero tax. NBR says all-zero returns that hide income are illegal.
- Tax on your final settlementWhich exit payments are taxed: compensation, notice pay and leave encashment are salary; approved-fund gratuity and recognised PF can be tax free.