Bangladesh Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Income Tax Brackets (2025/26)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic exemption limit (general taxpayer) | BDT 0 - BDT 375,000 | 0.0% |
| Next 300,000 | BDT 375,000 - BDT 675,000 | 10.0% |
| Next 400,000 | BDT 675,000 - BDT 1,075,000 | 15.0% |
| Next 500,000 | BDT 1,075,000 - BDT 1,575,000 | 20.0% |
| Next 2,000,000 | BDT 1,575,000 - BDT 3,575,000 | 25.0% |
| On rest of income | BDT 3,575,000+ | 30.0% |
Provident fund (employee contribution)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Provident fund employee contribution | BDT 0+ | 7.0% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2025/26
Currency
BDT
Top Rate
30.0%
Brackets
6 brackets
Tax-Free Threshold
BDT 375,000
Social Contributions
1 item
Assumptions
- · Model uses FY 2025/26 tax brackets for general resident taxpayers (non-special categories).
- · Basic exemption limit of BDT 375,000 applied for representative general taxpayer.
- · Employment income deduction of one-third of income from employment (capped at BDT 500,000) modeled as income-based deduction.
- · Provident fund contribution modeled at standard 7% employee rate, employer-only contributions excluded.
- · Surcharge on net wealth excluded as it requires asset-specific data beyond employment income scope.
- · Minimum tax regime (gross receipts comparison) excluded for salary-comparison model.
- · Minimum tax floor (BDT 5,000) not modeled as it is a floor applicable only when regular tax calculation is lower.
- · Special exemption limits for women, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and freedom fighters not modeled; general taxpayer baseline used.
- · Investment rebate (lower of 3% taxable income, 15% of permitted investments, or BDT 1 million) not modeled as it requires detailed investment data.
- · Charitable donations and other itemized deductions not modeled; standard employment deduction used instead.
- · No subnational taxes apply in Bangladesh.
- · Foreign nationals working in Bangladesh taxed at flat 30% rate; not modeled for resident employee scenario.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Bangladesh?
The highest marginal income tax rate in Bangladesh is 0.3%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.
How many tax brackets does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh has 6 income tax brackets. Income is taxed in brackets - you only pay the higher rate on income above each threshold, not on your entire income.
How is take-home pay calculated in Bangladesh?
Take-home pay in Bangladesh is your gross salary minus income tax, social contributions, and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.
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