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GuideReviewed against the Act on 13 November 2026
Resignation benefit in Bangladesh: 7, 15 or 30 days a year
Under section 27(4) of the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, as amended in April 2026, a permanent worker who resigns gets 7 days' wages for each completed year with up to 3 years' service, 15 days with more than 3 and under 10 years, and 30 days, or gratuity if higher, from 10 years.
Resignation benefit calculatorHow much do I get if I resign?
Find your step on the ladder, then multiply:
days for your step × completed years × one day’s wage
One day’s wage is your monthly basic plus dearness allowance, divided by 30. Gross pay is not used. The table below shows worked examples from the Pawna calculator.
What counts as a completed year?
Only full years count for the resignation benefit. 8 years and 4 months is 8 completed years. Continuous service is defined in section 14(1): 240 days worked in the last 12 months counts as a year.
Do I have to give notice?
Yes. A permanent worker gives 60 days’ written notice (section 27(3)). If you leave sooner, the employer can keep wages for the days you fall short. Plan your last day so the notice is complete.
What about gratuity?
From 10 years, you get 30 days’ wages a year or your gratuity, whichever is higher, where your employer has a gratuity scheme. Under 10 years the fixed days apply, but your contract may promise more, so read it.
When must I be paid?
All dues, including the resignation benefit, unused leave and unpaid salary, must be paid within 30 working days of your last working day (section 123(2)).
Is anything still unclear?
At exactly 3 years the wording allows two readings. Pawna puts exactly 3 years in the 7-day step, the lower reading. A month more moves you to 15 days, so timing a resignation matters.
| Service | Days × years | Resignation benefit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 yrs 6 mo | 7 × 2 | ৳ 14,000 |
| 3 yrs 0 mo | 7 × 3 | ৳ 21,000 |
| 3 yrs 6 mo | 15 × 3 | ৳ 45,000 |
| 8 yrs 4 mo | 15 × 8 | ৳ 1,20,000 |
| 9 yrs 10 mo | 15 × 9 | ৳ 1,35,000 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the resignation benefit worked out on basic or gross?
On wages as defined in section 14(3): last monthly basic plus dearness allowance and any ad hoc or interim wage. Gross pay, house rent and other allowances are not used.
Do I get anything if I resign before one year?
No service benefit. You are still owed unpaid salary and pay for unused annual leave.
Estimate, not legal or tax advice. Last checked 13 November 2026
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