HR compliance health check
Where most companies stand
In place
- Appointment letters and service records
- Leave and holiday policy updated for 2026
- Monthly payroll and salary tax deduction
Often missing
- Sexual harassment complaint committee
- Safety committee (50+ workers)
- Provident fund and gratuity rules
A fractional HR and compliance head closes these gaps and keeps them closed.
Fractional HR · Labour Law Compliance · Dhaka
Fractional HR and Compliance Head in Bangladesh
Get a senior HR and compliance leader without a full-time hire. A fractional HR and compliance head runs your people policies, keeps you compliant with the Bangladesh Labour Act as amended in 2026, sets up the statutory committees and registers, and prepares you for labour inspections and buyer audits.
Definition
What Is a Fractional HR and Compliance Head?
A fractional HR and compliance head is a senior HR professional who leads a company’s people function and labour law compliance part-time or on a fixed engagement. In Bangladesh, the role covers HR policies and contracts, leave and benefits, statutory committees, registers and returns, workplace safety, grievance and discipline, and readiness for inspections by the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE).
Two roles, one leader
What a Fractional HR and Compliance Head Does
One person leads both sides: the people function your team experiences every day, and the legal duties inspectors and buyers check.
People
HR Leadership
- HR policies, employee handbook and code of conduct
- Job descriptions, salary bands and appointment letters
- Recruitment process and onboarding
- Performance reviews and training plans
- Grievance, discipline and fair termination
- Payroll inputs for joiners, leavers and benefits
Compliance
Labour Law Compliance
- Gap audit against the Bangladesh Labour Act and Labour Rules
- Leave, holidays, overtime and benefits aligned with 2026 changes
- Statutory committees, registers and returns
- Workplace safety and DIFE inspection readiness
- Buyer and social compliance audit preparation
- Work permit records for foreign staff
2026 update
What Changed in Bangladesh Labour Law in 2026
The Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act 2026, passed in April 2026 after the Labour (Amendment) Ordinance of November 2025, changed leave, benefits, committees and penalties. Policies, contracts and payroll written before then need review.
Summary of reported changes. We check every item against the gazetted Act and rules for your business. General information, not legal advice.
| Area | Before | After the 2026 amendment |
|---|---|---|
| Maternity leave | 112 days | 120 days, 60 before and 60 after delivery |
| Festival holidays | 11 days a year | 13 days a year |
| Sexual harassment | Court guidelines only | Defined in the Act, with a complaint committee in every establishment |
| Benefit on resignation | From 5 years of service | From 3 years of service |
| Minimum wage review | Every 5 years | Every 3 years |
| Provident fund | Mainly on workers' request | New duty for larger employers, check the final threshold |
| General penalty | Up to BDT 5,000 | BDT 25,000 to 50,000, plus possible imprisonment |
Employee lifecycle
Compliant From Hiring to Exit
Most labour disputes start with a missing letter or a wrong calculation. We put the right document and step at every stage.
Step 01
Hire
Job description, background checks, offer and appointment letter.
Step 02
Onboard
Service book, ID card, policy sign-off and nominee forms.
Step 03
Pay
Wages, overtime, leave, festival bonus and salary tax deduction.
Step 04
Develop
Reviews, training, promotions and grievance handling.
Step 05
Exit
Notice, final settlement, service benefit and experience letter.
Statutory checklist
Committees, Registers and Funds We Set Up
Which ones apply depends on headcount, sector and company size. We map your duties first.
Harassment Complaint Committee
Five members, chaired by a woman with a majority of women, with a written complaint and inquiry procedure.
Every establishment
Safety Committee
Workplace risk reviews, fire safety drills, first aid and accident records.
50 or more workers
Participation Committee
Elected worker and employer representatives who meet regularly on welfare and productivity.
50 or more workers
Provident Fund and Gratuity
Trust deed, rules, contribution tracking and service benefit calculations.
Depends on size and policy
Workers' Profit Participation Fund
Annual allocation from net profit, trustee board and distribution to eligible workers.
Companies above legal thresholds
Registers and Records
Service books, attendance, leave, wage, overtime and accident registers kept ready for inspection.
Every establishment
Who it is for
Built for Companies That Cannot Afford a Labour Law Mistake
Foreign-Owned Subsidiaries
Head office wants local HR run to group standards without hiring a full HR department.
Hiring before setting up an entity? See EOR and payroll.
Factories and Exporters
Buyer audits, DIFE inspections, committees and worker welfare need a named owner.
Also see regulatory compliance.
Growing Companies and NGOs
Headcount is rising past 50 or 100 and new legal duties start to apply.
Employing expats? See expatriate HR.
FAQs
Fractional HR and Compliance in Bangladesh: Questions Answered
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What is a fractional HR and compliance head?
A fractional HR and compliance head is a senior HR professional who leads a company’s HR function and labour law compliance part-time or on a fixed engagement, instead of as a full-time employee.
What does a fractional HR head do for a company in Bangladesh?
They write and update HR policies and contracts, align leave and benefits with the Bangladesh Labour Act, set up statutory committees and registers, handle grievances and discipline, coordinate payroll inputs and prepare the company for DIFE inspections and buyer audits.
What changed in the Bangladesh Labour Act in 2026?
The Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Act 2026 increased maternity leave from 112 to 120 days and festival holidays from 11 to 13 days, defined sexual harassment and required complaint committees, lowered the service needed for resignation benefits, moved minimum wage reviews to every three years and raised penalties.
Which companies need a safety committee and a participation committee?
Under the Labour Act, establishments with 50 or more workers generally need a safety committee and a participation committee. A complaint committee for sexual harassment is required in every establishment.
Does the Bangladesh Labour Act apply to office staff?
It covers workers in shops, commercial and industrial establishments, but many managerial and administrative staff fall outside the definition of worker. A fractional HR head checks which rules apply to each role and sets contracts accordingly.
Can you prepare us for a DIFE inspection or a buyer audit?
Yes. We run a mock audit, fix gaps in documents, registers and committees, and brief managers before the inspection or audit.
Do you also run payroll?
HR and compliance work links closely with payroll. We can coordinate with your current payroll provider or with our payroll processing team.
How much does a fractional HR and compliance head cost?
It is usually a monthly retainer based on headcount, sites and days needed, or a fixed fee for an audit or project. We send a written quote after a short scoping call.
Get Your HR and Labour Compliance Under Control
Tell us your headcount, sites and sector. We will start with a compliance gap review and send a scoped proposal with a monthly cost.
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