Bangladesh
BD · BGD
As of: 7/28/2026
Textil-/Bekleidungsexporteur, Seehafen-Gateway Südasien
Capital: Dhaka
SAARC / BIMSTEC (LDC bis 24.11.2026)SeefrachtLuftfrachtStrasseSchieneBinnenschiffImport VAT: Standard-VAT 15 Prozent auf die meisten EinfuhrenCustoms: hochRisk: mittel bis hochPharma/Cold Chain: mittelDangerous Goods: mittelE-Commerce: mittel bis hoch
Overview
Bangladesh (BD) lies in South Asia on the Bay of Bengal and, as the world's second-largest apparel exporter, is a key sourcing region with Chattogram as its seaport gateway. Customs clearance runs electronically through ASYCUDA World under the National Board of Revenue; standard import VAT is 15 percent, plus duties on the CFR value. Until LDC graduation on 24 November 2026 the country benefits from EU EBA preferences (transition until November 2029). The main gateways are Chattogram (around 90 percent of foreign trade, over 3.4 million TEU in 2025), Mongla and Payra — with Matarbari under construction as the first deep-sea port — plus the airports of Dhaka (DAC) and Chattogram (CGP). Key corridors are the Dhaka–Chattogram road (N1), the Dhaka–Chattogram rail line and the inland waterways with the Pangaon terminal. Main exports are apparel, jute and leather goods; imports centre on machinery, textile raw materials and petroleum products, with the EU, USA, China and India as leading partners.
Area148,460 km²
Population173,000,000
CurrencyBangladesh Taka (BDT)
Economic areaSAARC / BIMSTEC (LDC bis 24.11.2026)
ContinentAsien
ReligionsIslam, Hinduismus
ISO codeBD / BGD
Customs & Import/Export
Customs authority
National Board of Revenue (NBR) / Bangladesh CustomsImport system
Zollabwicklung elektronisch über ASYCUDA World. Einfuhranmeldung (Bill of Entry) durch Importeur oder C&F-Agent; Importeur braucht Import Registration Certificate (IRC) der CCI&E.
Export system
Ausfuhrabwicklung über ASYCUDA World; Exporteur braucht Export Registration Certificate (ERC) und EXP-Formular. EU-EBA-Präferenzzugang läuft nach LDC-Graduierung bis November 2029.
Import VAT
- Standard-VAT 15 Prozent auf die meisten Einfuhren
- zusätzlich Zoll auf den CFR-Wert plus 1 Prozent Versicherung und 1 Prozent Landungsgebühr.
Customs complexityhoch
Import documents
- Handelsrechnung
- Packliste
- Konnossement / Luftfrachtbrief
- Akkreditiv (L/C)
- Bill of Entry (ASYCUDA World)
- Import Registration Certificate (IRC)
- ggf. PSI-Zertifikat
Export documents
- Handelsrechnung
- Packliste
- Konnossement / Luftfrachtbrief
- Export Registration Certificate (ERC)
- EXP-Formular
- Ursprungszeugnis (Form A / REX)
Origin proofs / FTA
Als LDC nutzt Bangladesch einseitige Präferenzen (EU-EBA, GSP). Ursprungsnachweis über REX/Form A. EBA-Übergang bis November 2029 nach LDC-Graduierung am 24.11.2026.
Restricted & prohibited goods
Verbote/Beschränkungen gemäss Import Policy Order. Genehmigungspflicht u.a. für Waffen und Chemikalien; für bestimmte Güter Pre-Shipment-Inspection (PSI) nötig.
Export controls & sanctions
Keine umfassenden internationalen Sanktionen gegen Bangladesch (EU, Schweiz/SECO, UNO). Normaler Handelspartner; übliche Dual-Use-Sorgfalt empfohlen.
Without warranty — always verify with freight forwarder/customs agent and official authorities.
Customs / Import / Export (Asia) — General process
Quick operational overview for international shipments to Asia. Product requirements, certificates, and clearance processes can vary significantly by destination.
Documents (typical)
Process (simplified)
- Prepare export (docs, HS code, origin)
- Import clearance in destination country (declaration, possible checks)
- Release and delivery; duties/taxes according to classification and value
Important: Requirements depend on goods, origin, Incoterms, value, and consignee. When in doubt, confirm with your broker/forwarder and official sources.
Official links
Note: regional/general sources. Country-specific authority links will be added iteratively.
Trade
Freight Infrastructure & Transport Network
Transport relevance
Air
highSea
highRoad
highRail
mediumInland Waterway
highCargo airports
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka (DAC)
- Shah Amanat International Airport, Chattogram (CGP)
Seaports / access ports
- Chattogram (Chittagong)
- Mongla
- Payra
- Matarbari (Tiefseehafen, im Bau)
Inland ports & terminals
- Pangaon Inland Container Terminal (Dhaka)
- Ashuganj
Road corridors & border crossings
- Dhaka-Chattogram (N1)
- Dhaka-Mongla
- Asian Highway AH1 / AH2
Rail corridors
- Dhaka-Chattogram
- Dhaka-Khulna / Mongla
Top trade lanes
- Bangladesch-EU
- Bangladesch-USA
- Bangladesch-China
- Bangladesch-Indien
Risk & Operational Notes
Logistics riskmittel bis hoch
Customs delay riskhoch
Port congestion riskhoch
Risk notes
Wiederkehrende Hafenstaus und Streiks in Chattogram, langwierige Zollabfertigung sowie die politische Übergangsphase (Parlamentswahl Februar 2026) belasten die Lieferketten.
Seasonal & weather risks
Monsun (Juni bis Oktober) mit Überschwemmungen sowie Wirbelstürme (Zyklone) aus dem Golf von Bengalen, v.a. April/Mai und Oktober/November.
Current logistics notes
Chattogram: 48-h-Streik der Containertruck-Betreiber 21.-23.7.2026 (Protest gegen erhöhte Advance Income Tax) störte Im-/Exportverkehr; dazu Kompetenzstreit Hafenbehörde/Zoll um ~250 nicht auffindbare Container und Online-Auktion von 168 Altcontainern gegen die Kongestion. Budget FY2026/27: 15 Prozent VAT neu auf 20 bisher befreite Importpositionen, Tarifrevision über 261 Linien zur Vorbereitung der LDC-Graduierung (24.11.2026). (Stand 2026-07-25)
As of: 2026-07-28
Operational notes – no claim to completeness. Verify with your freight forwarder and official sources.
Public holidays
As of: Jul 28, 2026
| Date | Holiday | Type | Customs closed | Transport affected | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Shab-e-Barat | National | |||
| Feb 21, 2026 | Shaheed Day / International Mother Language Day | National | |||
| Mar 17, 2026 | Shab-e-Qadr (Lailatul Qadr) | National | |||
| Mar 19, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr (Day 1) | National | Five-day Eid block (19-23 Mar): factories, customs and ports largely closed; RMG production and shippers interrupted for days. | ||
| Mar 20, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr (Day 2) | National | |||
| Mar 21, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr (Day 3) | National | |||
| Mar 22, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr (Day 4) | National | |||
| Mar 23, 2026 | Eid ul-Fitr (Day 5) | National | |||
| Mar 26, 2026 | Independence Day | National | |||
| Apr 14, 2026 | Pahela Baishakh (Bengali New Year) | National | |||
| May 1, 2026 | May Day / Buddha Purnima | National | |||
| May 27, 2026 | Eid ul-Adha (Day 1) | National | Multi-day Eid block (27-30 May, six days per MoPA list): factories, customs and ports largely closed. | ||
| May 28, 2026 | Eid ul-Adha (Day 2) | National | |||
| May 29, 2026 | Eid ul-Adha (Day 3) | National | |||
| May 30, 2026 | Eid ul-Adha (Day 4) | National | |||
| Jun 26, 2026 | Ashura (10th Muharram) | National | |||
| Aug 5, 2026 | July Mass Uprising Day | National | |||
| Aug 25, 2026 | Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) | National | |||
| Sep 4, 2026 | Janmashtami (Birth of Lord Krishna) | National | |||
| Oct 20, 2026 | Durga Puja | National | |||
| Oct 21, 2026 | Vijaya Dashami | National | |||
| Dec 16, 2026 | Victory Day | National | |||
| Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day | National |
Shab-e-Barat
Feb 4, 2026
Customs closed
Shaheed Day / International Mother Language Day
Feb 21, 2026
Customs closed
Shab-e-Qadr (Lailatul Qadr)
Mar 17, 2026
Customs closed
Eid ul-Fitr (Day 1)
Mar 19, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Five-day Eid block (19-23 Mar): factories, customs and ports largely closed; RMG production and shippers interrupted for days.
Eid ul-Fitr (Day 2)
Mar 20, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Eid ul-Fitr (Day 3)
Mar 21, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Eid ul-Fitr (Day 4)
Mar 22, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Eid ul-Fitr (Day 5)
Mar 23, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Independence Day
Mar 26, 2026
Customs closed
Pahela Baishakh (Bengali New Year)
Apr 14, 2026
Customs closed
May Day / Buddha Purnima
May 1, 2026
Customs closed
Eid ul-Adha (Day 1)
May 27, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Multi-day Eid block (27-30 May, six days per MoPA list): factories, customs and ports largely closed.
Eid ul-Adha (Day 2)
May 28, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Eid ul-Adha (Day 3)
May 29, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Eid ul-Adha (Day 4)
May 30, 2026
Customs closedTransport affected
Ashura (10th Muharram)
Jun 26, 2026
Customs closed
July Mass Uprising Day
Aug 5, 2026
Customs closed
Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)
Aug 25, 2026
Customs closed
Janmashtami (Birth of Lord Krishna)
Sep 4, 2026
Customs closed
Durga Puja
Oct 20, 2026
Customs closed
Vijaya Dashami
Oct 21, 2026
Customs closed
Victory Day
Dec 16, 2026
Customs closed
Christmas Day
Dec 25, 2026
Customs closed
Sources: MoPA-Feiertagsliste 2026 (mondabhängig) · Ministry of Public Administration (MoPA), Feiertagsliste 2026 · MoPA-Feiertagsliste 2026 (5 Tage Eid ul-Fitr, mondabhängig) · MoPA-Feiertagsliste 2026 · MoPA-Feiertagsliste 2026 (Hindu-Kalender) · Jährlicher Fixtermin; MoPA-Notifikation 2027 ausstehend
Airports in this country
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
DAC · Dhaka
Barisal Airport
BZL · Barisal
Cox's Bazar Airport
CXB · Cox's Bazar
Ishurdi Airport
IRD · Ishurdi
Jessore Airport
JSR · Jashore (Jessore)
Osmany International Airport
ZYL · Sylhet
Saidpur Airport
SPD · Saidpur
Shah Amanat International Airport
CGP · Chattogram (Chittagong)
Shah Mokhdum Airport
RJH · Rajshahi
Bogra Airport
Bogra
Comilla Airport
CLA · Comilla
Lalmonirhat Airport
Lalmonirhat
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Sources & Data Confidence
hochVerified: 2026-07-28
Official sources
- bangladeshcustoms.gov.bd
- nbr.gov.bd
- cpa.gov.bd
- hsia.gov.bd
Source references without warranty. For legal/tax decisions consult official authorities.
FAQ
Welches Zollsystem nutzt Bangladesch?
Die Zollabwicklung läuft elektronisch über ASYCUDA World unter der National Board of Revenue (NBR). Importeure benötigen ein Import Registration Certificate (IRC), Exporteure ein Export Registration Certificate (ERC).
Wie hoch ist die Einfuhrsteuer (VAT) in Bangladesch?
Der Standard-VAT-Satz beträgt 15 Prozent auf die meisten Einfuhren. Zusätzlich fällt Zoll auf den CFR-Wert zuzüglich 1 Prozent Versicherung und 1 Prozent Landungsgebühr an.
Über welche Häfen läuft der Aussenhandel?
Der Hafen Chattogram (Chittagong) wickelt rund 90 Prozent des Aussenhandels und fast den gesamten Containerverkehr ab. Mongla (Massengut) und Payra ergänzen; Matarbari entsteht als erster Tiefseehafen.
Welche Dokumente braucht es für Importe?
Erforderlich sind u.a. Handelsrechnung, Packliste, Konnossement bzw. Luftfrachtbrief, ein Akkreditiv (L/C), die Bill of Entry und das IRC. Für bestimmte Güter ist eine Pre-Shipment-Inspection (PSI) nötig.
Was bedeutet die LDC-Graduierung 2026 für den Handel?
Bangladesch verliert am 24.11.2026 den LDC-Status. Der zollfreie EU-Marktzugang (Everything But Arms) gilt dank Übergangsfrist noch bis November 2029; danach sind GSP+ oder Freihandelsabkommen nötig.
Welche Risiken bestehen in der Lieferkette?
Hauptrisiken sind Hafenstaus und Streiks in Chattogram, langwierige Zollabfertigung, Monsun-Überschwemmungen und Zyklone aus dem Golf von Bengalen sowie die politische Übergangsphase nach der Wahl im Februar 2026.
Welcher Flughafen ist für Luftfracht massgeblich?
Der Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka (DAC) ist der wichtigste Luftfracht-Hub; ein neuer dritter Terminal erhöht die Kapazität deutlich. Ergänzend dient Chattogram (CGP).
Which trade partners are important for Bangladesh?
Which logistics terms are especially relevant for Bangladesh?
For international shipments, these terms are a good quick start:
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