S.R.O. No-390-Law/2025 (Essential Services Ordinance Declaration)
Key Takeaways
- This update appears to apply specifically to Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. service categories covered by the Gazette notice. Employers should not treat it as a blanket essential-services rule for all private-sector employers in Bangladesh unless their organization, sector, or service category is specifically covered by a separate applicable Gazette notice.
- Legal and HR teams should review compliance measures to avoid penalties.
- For detailed information, visit the official government source.
What Changed Under S.R.O. No. 390-Law/2025?
The Bangladesh Gazette notice refers to the Essential Services Ordinance, 1958 and extends the application of the Ordinance to Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. for a further six-month period. The notice also refers to earlier Gazette notices that had applied or extended the Ordinance to Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. service categories.
This means the update should be explained as a specific aviation-related essential-services extension, not as a broad new rule affecting every employer in Bangladesh.
| Item | Details for Employers |
|---|---|
| Official notice | S.R.O. No. 390-Law/2025 |
| Legal basis | Essential Services Ordinance, 1958 |
| Covered organization | Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. |
| Covered services | All classes of service / employment categories referenced in the Gazette notice |
| Extension period | Further six months |
| Effective date | Deemed effective from 14 September 2025 |
| Employer action | Review whether the organization is directly covered by the Gazette notice before changing labor policies. |
Who Is Affected?
This update is most relevant to Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd., employees working within the covered service categories, HR and legal teams involved in those covered employment relationships, and organizations that provide support services to affected aviation operations.
For other employers in Bangladesh, the main compliance point is not to assume automatic coverage. HR teams should check whether their organization, sector, or service category has been specifically declared essential under a separate Gazette notice.
What This Update Does Not Mean
This update should not be described as a blanket rule that all Bangladesh employers are now subject to new essential-services restrictions. It is a specific Gazette notice connected to the application of the Essential Services Ordinance to Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. Employers outside the covered organization or sector should review their own legal position separately before changing employment policies, disciplinary practices, or industrial relations procedures.
What Employers Should Do Now
- Confirm whether the organization is specifically covered by S.R.O. No. 390-Law/2025 or another Gazette notice.
- Do not apply this update broadly to unrelated private-sector employees without legal review.
- Review strike, work stoppage, continuity-of-service and dispute escalation procedures for covered services.
- Update internal HR guidance only for employees and operations that are actually within scope.
- Communicate the update carefully to managers so they do not overstate restrictions on employee rights.
- Maintain copies of the relevant Gazette notice and any related HR or legal advice.
- Monitor whether the six-month extension is renewed, expired, replaced, or narrowed by later notices.
Employer Checklist
- Identify whether the employer is Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. or directly connected to the covered services.
- Review the official Gazette notice before changing HR policies.
- Confirm whether any employees, contractors, or outsourced workers fall within the covered service categories.
- Train managers on the actual scope of the notice.
- Keep a copy of the Gazette and internal legal review in the compliance file.
How NNRoad Can Support Employers
Companies operating in Bangladesh should review employment obligations, payroll setup, workforce classification, and statutory compliance before hiring or restructuring local teams. NNRoad can help global employers evaluate employment models, payroll administration, and country-specific HR compliance requirements when expanding into new markets.
FAQ.
Q1 Does S.R.O. No. 390-Law/2025 apply to all Bangladesh employers?
No. Based on the Gazette text, the notice refers specifically to Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. and extends the application of the Essential Services Ordinance to the covered service categories.
Q2 When did the update become effective?
The Gazette states that the notice is deemed effective from 14 September 2025.
Q3 How long is the extension?
The notice extends the application for a further six months.
Q4 What should HR teams do?
HR teams should confirm whether their organization is within scope, keep the Gazette notice on file, brief managers, and avoid applying restrictions to employees who are not covered.
Source
For the official policy document and detailed legal provisions, visit the Bangladesh government gazette at https://nbr.gov.bd/regulations/sros/customs-sros/eng
Written by NNRoad