Work Permit in Bangladesh

Engaging foreign nationals for employment in Bangladesh necessitates compliance with specific immigration and employment regulations, primarily involving the acquisition of a valid work permit. The process and issuing authority depend significantly on the sector and location of the employment.

Several government bodies are responsible for issuing work permits, each with its jurisdiction:

1. Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA): Issues permits for foreign nationals employed in most private sector industrial enterprises, branch offices, and liaison offices located outside Export Processing Zones (EPZs), Economic Zones (EZs), and Hi-Tech Parks. This guide primarily focuses on the BIDA process.
2. Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA): Issues permits for foreign nationals employed by companies operating within the EPZs. Interested parties should contact BEPZA directly for their specific procedures.
3. Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA): Issues permits for foreign nationals employed by companies operating within the EZs managed by BEZA. Interested parties should contact BEZA directly for their specific procedures.
4. Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA): Issues permits for foreign nationals employed by companies operating within designated Hi-Tech Parks or Software Technology Parks. Interested parties should contact BHTPA directly for their specific procedures.
5. NGO Affairs Bureau (NGOAB) Issues permits for foreign nationals employed by registered Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

For assistance with obtaining work permits or navigating foreign employment regulations in Bangladesh, please contact:

• Ariful Hasan
  • Phone: +8801975603559
  • Email: [email protected]
• Osman Goni
  • Phone: +8801715569498
  • Email: [email protected]