Guide · the rules in plain words
Notice period and notice pay in Bangladesh
A permanent worker who resigns must give 60 days' written notice under section 27(3), or lose wages for the days short. An employer terminating a permanent monthly-paid worker without misconduct must give 120 days' notice or pay wages in lieu under section 26(3), and retrenchment needs one month's notice or pay.
Based on the Labour Act 2006 as amended in 2026, checked 12 November 2026 · An estimate, not legal or tax advice.
How much notice must I give to resign?
60 days’ written notice for a permanent worker (section 27(3)). If you leave earlier, the employer may deduct wages for the missing days from your final settlement.
Make the notice count:
- Write a dated letter and give it to HR or your manager.
- Get a signed copy, or send it by email as well, so the date cannot be argued.
- Count 60 days from the day they received it.
How much notice must my employer give?
| How the job ends | Section | Notice from the employer |
|---|---|---|
| Termination without misconduct | 26(3) | 120 days for a permanent monthly-paid worker, or wages instead |
| Retrenchment | 20(2) | One month, or a month’s wages instead |
| Discharge for ill health | 22 | No notice rule |
| Dismissal for misconduct | 23 | No notice rule |
| Retirement at 60 | 28 | No notice rule |
How is notice pay worked out?
days short × one day’s wage
One day’s wage is basic plus dearness allowance, divided by 30.
Two worked examples
Termination with no notice. Selim earns a basic of 30,000 taka and has worked 4 years and 8 months. His employer ends his job the same day.
- Notice pay: 120 days × 1,000 = 1,20,000 taka.
- Service benefit: 30 days × 4 completed years × 1,000 = 1,20,000 taka.
- If the company has a gratuity scheme, gratuity is 30 × 5 × 1,000 = 1,50,000, which replaces the benefit.
Retrenchment with 10 days’ notice. On the same pay, Selim is short 20 days of the one-month notice, so he gets 20,000 taka of notice pay on top of his benefit.
What about resigning without full notice?
The deduction works the other way. Short by 20 days on a basic of 25,000? Expect about 16,667 taka to be deducted. Check whether you can take unused leave during the notice period instead. Some employers agree, so ask in writing.
What if I simply stop coming to work?
After more than 10 days of unauthorised absence, the employer sends a 10-day notice asking you to explain, followed by 7 days to make your case. If you do not respond, you can be treated as having resigned from the first day of absence (section 27(3A)). If you want to leave, give written notice instead.
Officers and managers
If your appointment letter sets a notice period, that is the rule for you. Typical periods are 30, 60 or 90 days, sometimes priced on gross pay. Use the officer calculator with your own terms.
Common mistakes
- Counting from the wrong day. Notice runs from the day it was received, not the day you wrote it.
- Using gross pay for notice pay under the Act. Use basic plus dearness allowance.
- No written proof. A verbal resignation is hard to prove later.
Common questions
Can my employer refuse my resignation?
The Act lets a permanent worker resign by giving 60 days' written notice. The employer cannot stop you leaving, but may deduct wages for any notice days you do not serve.
Can the employer ask me to leave before my notice ends?
If the employer ends your service before your notice runs out, ask in writing to be paid for the remaining days. Keep copies of every letter.
Can I take my unused leave during the notice period?
The Act does not say. It depends on your employer agreeing, so ask in writing.
Try it with your own figures
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