4.4. Minimum Wage and Salary Trends

Minimum wages in Bangladesh are determined by the government-appointed Minimum Wage Board, which issues sector-specific wage structures periodically. In high-impact export sectors like Ready-Made Garments (RMG), the state enforces strict basic salary scales, medical benefits, and transport allowances. Corporate payroll managers must ensure that executive packages and wages strictly comply with these gazetted scales to avoid labor disputes or statutory prosecution.