Calculation
Basic pay, allowances, variable pay, reimbursements, pro-rating, arrears and off-cycle runs.
Payroll, tax & reporting
Payroll Outsourcing in Bangladesh: accurate, on time & compliant
Your entity stays the employer. NNRoad runs Bangladesh payroll every month: gross-to-net in BDT, tax deducted at source, payslips, quarterly withholding returns and audit-ready reports for HR and finance.
- 7 daysto pay after the wage period
- 4 returnsfiled every year
- Since 2005running payroll
01 Is this service right for you?
Payroll outsourcing for companies with a Bangladesh entity
Your company stays the employer. NNRoad runs payroll every month: collecting inputs, calculating gross-to-net, withholding tax, issuing payslips and reporting to HR and finance.
A good fit if you
- Already have a Bangladesh company, branch or employing structure
- Want to move off spreadsheets or fragmented vendors
- Need predictable, auditable payroll for HR and finance
- Want local payroll aligned with your regional or global model
Consider instead
02 Your monthly payroll cycle
A clear calendar, every month
We agree cut-off dates with you at set-up, then run the same controlled cycle each month, with your approval before anything is paid.
Plan my payroll set-up- 01
You send approved inputs
Joiners, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and unpaid leave.
Before cut-off - 02
We calculate and check
Gross-to-net in BDT, tax deducted at source, variance checks and a pre-payroll report for your approval.
Payroll week - 03
Salaries are paid
Wages are paid within seven working days after the end of the wage period, with payslips issued.
Pay day - 04
Tax is deposited
Income tax withheld from salaries is deposited with the government treasury.
Within 2 weeks of month-end - 05
Withholding returns are filed
Returns are due by 25 October, 25 January, 25 April and 25 July.
Quarterly
03 What is included
Everything your Bangladesh payroll needs
One controlled process covering calculation, statutory compliance and the reports your finance team relies on.
Tax and statutory
Income tax withholding, payroll calendar and cut-offs, and documents for tax and audit.
Reports and controls
Payslips, summaries, cost-centre views, approval workflows and month-on-month variance checks.
You send each cycle
- Employee changes: hires, exits, promotions and revisions
- Attendance, approved overtime and unpaid leave
- Bonuses, commissions, allowances and one-off items
- Final-settlement instructions for leavers
You receive each cycle
- Payslips and employee-level gross-to-net details
- Payroll summary and deduction reports
- Department, entity or cost-centre reports
- Files for finance posting, treasury and audit
04 Bangladesh payroll rules
Compliance essentials we build into every run
The statutory rules that shape each payslip, checked against the 2026 amendments.
Overtime is generally paid at twice the ordinary rate of basic wage plus dearness allowance.
There is no single national figure; sector wage orders apply.
Plus annual, casual and sick leave, and 120 days’ paid maternity leave.
For workers with one year’s service, each up to one month’s basic wage.
Withheld monthly at the employee’s average rate under section 86 of the Income Tax Act 2023.
Provident fund rules apply to larger establishments; WPPF applies to qualifying companies.
Reviewed for 2026, including the Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act 2026. Sources: Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and National Board of Revenue. Obligations depend on sector, employee category and entity structure.
05 Explore Bangladesh
Related Bangladesh services
Further reading: Bangladesh labour and tax updates · Bangladesh country overview
06 FAQs
Bangladesh Payroll FAQs
What finance and HR teams ask before outsourcing payroll in Bangladesh.
Ask a specific questionDo I need a Bangladesh entity to use payroll outsourcing?
Usually yes, because your company remains the employer. If you do not have a local entity, our Employer of Record service is the better starting point.
How often is payroll run in Bangladesh?
Payroll is usually monthly. Wages must be paid within seven working days after the end of the wage period.
When must salary tax be deposited and reported?
Tax withheld from salaries is generally deposited within two weeks of the end of the month, with an accelerated schedule in June. Withholding returns are filed quarterly by 25 October, 25 January, 25 April and 25 July.
Is there a single national minimum wage in Bangladesh?
No. Minimum wages are set by sector through wage orders, so the applicable rate depends on the industry and employee category.
Can you handle final settlements for leavers?
Yes. We calculate final pay, notice pay, leave adjustments and separation amounts, run off-cycle payroll when needed and keep the records for review.