The current minimum wage in Bangladesh is BDT1,500.00 per month in 2013. It became valid on December 2, 2013.
- Valid on april 2024
- The amounts are in Bangladeshi Taka.
Labor classification and hierarchy
| Monthly Basic Wage | House Rent Allowance | Medical Allowance | Travel + Food Allowance | Monthly Total Wage | |
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Grade 1 - 1. Foreman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT8,500.00 | BDT3,400.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT12,900.00 |
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Grade 1 - 2. Senior Operator (for Production and Maintenance)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT8,500.00 | BDT3,400.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT12,900.00 |
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Grade 1 - 3. Mechanical Supervisor
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT8,500.00 | BDT3,400.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT12,900.00 |
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Grade 1 - 4. Senior Quality Inspector
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT8,500.00 | BDT3,400.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT12,900.00 |
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Grade 2 - 1. Operator (for production and maintenance)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 2. Machine Operator / Machineman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 3. Hand machine operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 4. Electrician
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 5. Technician (mold)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 6. Welder
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 7. Quality Inspector
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 8. Mechanic
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 9. Assembler
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 10. Sampleman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 11. Operators (boilers, generators, chiller compressors, pumps)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 3 - 1. Fitter
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 2. Packer
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 3. Assistant Operator (for Production and Maintenance)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 4. Assistant Electrician
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 5. Assistant Technician (Mold)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 6. Assistant Welder
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 7. Assistant Quality Inspector
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 8. Assistant Mechanic / Junior Machineman / Machine Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 9. Assistant Assembler
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 10. Cutterman / Cuttingman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 4 - 1. Assistant Fitter / Plumber / Painter / Mason
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 4 - 2. Assistant Packer
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 4 - 3. Ordinary workers
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 4 - 4. Helper (all sections)
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 4 - 5. Mold polisher
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 1 - 1. Store keeper
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 1 - 2. Senior Fireman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 1 - 3. Accountant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 1 - 4. Computer operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 1 - 5. Senior Office Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 1 - 6. Time keeper
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT7,800.00 | BDT3,120.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT11,920.00 |
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Grade 2 - 1. Office Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 2. Assistant Accountant / Cashier
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 3. Nurse / Medical Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 4. Assistant Store Keeper / Store Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 5. Junior computer operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 6. Telephone operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 7. Driver
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 8. Distribution Assistant / Salesman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 9. HR / Compliance / Admin Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 2 - 10. Elevator operator
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT6,500.00 | BDT2,600.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT10,100.00 |
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Grade 3 - 1. Peon
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 2. Cook
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 3. Doorman / Security Guard / Guard
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 4. Sweeper / Cleaner / Scrubber
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 5. Gardener / Canteen Boy
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 6. Nanny
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 7. Baby sitter
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 8. Binder
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 9. Assistant Production Reporter
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 10. Distribution Helper
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 11. Driver Assistant
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
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Grade 3 - 12. Assistant Fireman
Minimum wage with effect from June 28, 2020
Minimum Wages - last checked - 1/15/24
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BDT5,000.00 | BDT2,000.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT500.00 | BDT8,000.00 |
Working hours
- The minimum monthly wage is determined on the basis of daily and weekly working hours which are 8 hours daily and 48 hours per week. Overtime remuneration is paid at the rate of one and a half times or double the daily rate of wages.
Definitions
House Rent Allowance: 50% of basic wages in divisional cities and 40% of basic wages in other areas
Wages per month are calculated as 4.33 times if a weekly wage is defined. It is calculated as 4.33 times the standard hours per week if an hourly wage is given.
Bonuses e.g. project, attendance, festival will vary from company to company
Source
According to the Labour Act 2006, the monthly minimum wage is determined based on the working hours per week.