In Bangladesh, employees are entitled to 18 working days of paid annual leave per year under the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (amended 2018). The leave is granted after one year of continuous service.

Statutory entitlement

18 working days of paid annual leave per year.

Eligibility

Employees must have worked continuously for at least one year to be entitled to paid annual leave.

Employer obligations

  • Grant 18 working days of paid annual leave after one year of service.
  • Pay the employee's full wages during annual leave.
  • Pay for unused annual leave on termination of employment.

Employee rights

  • Right to 18 working days of annual leave after one year of service.
  • Right to be paid at full wages during annual leave.
  • Right to paid leave payout on termination.

Common pitfalls

  • Not paying for unused leave on termination — this is a statutory requirement.

How annual leave accrues

After one year of continuous service, the employee is entitled to 18 working days of paid annual leave.

Frequently asked questions

Can annual leave be carried forward?

Unused annual leave can be carried forward by mutual agreement.

Sources

This page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the cited primary source for current law before making employment decisions.