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Bangladesh
Bangladesh guarantees 10-11 casual + 14 annual + 14 sick days (Labour Act 2006). Maternity 16 wks.
Authority: Labour Act 2006 · MOL
Leave
14 annual + 10 casual
Holidays
16+
Mat
16 wks
Pat
Not statutory
Sick
14 paid days/yr
Framework
Labour Act 2006
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01
Annual paid leave
LA 2006LA 2006: 14 annual + 10 casual + 14 sick.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 14 j | 100% | LA |
| Casual | 10 j | 100% | LA |
Official sources: MoLE
02
Public holidays
16+ holidays16+ holidays (Muslim/Hindu/national mix).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | Language Day | All | — |
| 17 Mar | Bangabandhu Birthday | All | — |
| 26 Mar | Independence | All | — |
| Variable | Eid al-Fitr (3 j) | All | — |
| 1 May | Labour | All | — |
| Variable | Eid al-Adha (3 j) | All | — |
| 15 Aug | National Mourning | All | — |
| Variable | Durga Puja, Diwali | All | Hindu |
| 16 Dec | Victory | All | — |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
Official sources: MoLE
03
Sick leave
14 days14 paid days/year (LA 2006).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 100% | 14 j/an |
Official sources: MoLE
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
16 wks matMat 16 wks (8+8) 100%.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 16 sem | 100% | LA |
Official sources: MoLE
05
Special leaves
LA 2006Festival leave 11 days/year.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festival | 11 j | 100% | LA |
Official sources: MoLE
Centralize Bangladesh absences
Illizeo applies Labour Act 2006.
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