Dhaka Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Regulations 2026 (Updated July)

At a Glance — Dhaka Airbnb & STR Rules

Rule	Details
Regulatory Status	No specific regulation on record
Tax Rate	Rental income subject to personal income tax under the Income Tax Ordinance 1984 (and Income Tax Act 2023). Tax rate is progressive: 0% up to BDT 350,
Night / Day Cap	Unknown — no night cap legislation identified.
Minimum Stay	Unknown — no minimum stay legislation identified.
Permit Fee	No specific STR-specific license fee identified. Operators functioning as serviced apartments/guesthouses may need a trade license from the Dhaka Nort
Penalties	Penalties for unlicensed commercial activity under the City Corporation ordinances; tax evasion penalties under the Income Tax Act 2023. Specific STR
Primary Residence Required	Unknown — no STR-specific requirement found in published Bangladeshi regulations.
Occupancy Limit	Unknown — no STR-specific occupancy limit law identified.

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Dhaka Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

Dhaka Short-Term Rental Regulations Overview

There are currently no specific short-term rental regulations on record for Dhaka as of 2026. The associated permit fees are No specific STR-specific license fee identified. Operators functioning as serviced apartments/guesth.

Tax Requirements for Airbnb Hosts in Dhaka

Short-term rental operators in Dhaka should be aware of these tax obligations: Rental income subject to personal income tax under the Income Tax Ordinance 1984 (and Income Tax Act 2023). Tax rate is progressive: 0% up to BDT 350,000; 5% on next BDT 100,000; 10% on next BDT 400,000; 15% on next BDT 500,000; 20% on next BDT 500,0.

Hosting Rules and Restrictions in Dhaka

Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Dhaka include: Primary residence requirement: Unknown — no STR-specific requirement found in published Bangladeshi regulations.. Rental day cap: Unknown — no night cap legislation identified.. Occupancy limit: Unknown — no STR-specific occupancy limit law identified.. Minimum stay: Unknown — no minimum stay legislation identified..

Zoning and Location Requirements in Dhaka

Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Dhaka: Unknown — no specific STR zoning ordinance identified for Dhaka. The Dhaka Structure Plan and Detail Area Plans govern land use; residential zones typically do not explicitly address short-term lettin. Density rules: Unknown.. Insurance: Unknown — no specific STR insurance mandate identified..

Penalties for Non-Compliance in Dhaka

Hosts who fail to comply with Dhaka's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Penalties for unlicensed commercial activity under the City Corporation ordinances; tax evasion penalties under the Income Tax Act 2023. Specific STR fines: Unknown..

Platform Obligations in Dhaka

Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Dhaka: Unknown — no platform-specific regulatory obligations for STR marketplaces have been identified under Bangladeshi law as of 2026..

Full Regulatory Details

Tax Registration

Yes

Permit Fee

No specific STR-specific license fee identified. Operators functioning as serviced apartments/guesthouses may need a trade license from the Dhaka North or South City Corporation (DNCC/DSCC); trade license fees vary by business category and floor area (typically BDT 500–5,000 annually for small residential-commercial uses).

Primary Residence Rule

Unknown — no STR-specific requirement found in published Bangladeshi regulations.

Night / Day Cap

Unknown — no night cap legislation identified.

Occupancy Limit

Unknown — no STR-specific occupancy limit law identified.

Tax Rate

Rental income subject to personal income tax under the Income Tax Ordinance 1984 (and Income Tax Act 2023). Tax rate is progressive: 0% up to BDT 350,000; 5% on next BDT 100,000; 10% on next BDT 400,000; 15% on next BDT 500,000; 20% on next BDT 500,000; 25% above BDT 1,850,000. VAT (15%) may apply if operator is VAT-registered. No specific STR tourist/accommodation tax identified at Dhaka city level.

Zoning Restrictions

Unknown — no specific STR zoning ordinance identified for Dhaka. The Dhaka Structure Plan and Detail Area Plans govern land use; residential zones typically do not explicitly address short-term letting.

Minimum Stay

Unknown — no minimum stay legislation identified.

Density Rules

Unknown.

Insurance Required

Unknown — no specific STR insurance mandate identified.

Platform Obligations

Unknown — no platform-specific regulatory obligations for STR marketplaces have been identified under Bangladeshi law as of 2026.

Compliance Notes

Bangladesh has no dedicated short-term rental legislation as of July 2026. The STR market in Dhaka operates in a legal grey zone. Properties offering short-term lets must comply with general business licensing (trade license from city corporation), income tax obligations under the National Board of Revenue (NBR), and building use regulations. Airbnb and similar platforms operate with listings in Dhaka, with guest ID verification (NID/passport) commonly required by individual hosts.

Effective Date

No specific STR law effective date. General income tax framework: Income Tax Act 2023 (effective from assessment year 2024–25).

Key Notes

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and city corporations do not currently publish dedicated STR regulation guidelines. Operators should consult the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for tax obligations and the Dhaka City Corporations for trade licensing. The legal landscape may evolve as the sector grows.

Penalties

Penalties for unlicensed commercial activity under the City Corporation ordinances; tax evasion penalties under the Income Tax Act 2023. Specific STR fines: Unknown.

Additional Context

Dhaka's STR market is predominantly driven by serviced apartments and furnished flats targeting business travelers, NGO staff, and expatriates. There is no evidence of active enforcement targeting Airbnb-style short-term rentals specifically. The regulatory environment is best described as 'None' (no dedicated STR framework).

Sources

https://nbr.gov.bd/, https://www.dncc.gov.bd/, https://www.dscc.gov.bd…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Dhaka?

There are currently no specific short-term rental regulations on record for Dhaka. Hosts should verify with local authorities. Bangladesh has no dedicated short-term rental legislation as of July 2026. The STR market in Dhaka operates in a legal grey zone. Properties offering short-term lets must comply with general business

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Dhaka?

Short-term rental hosts in Dhaka are subject to the following tax obligations: Rental income subject to personal income tax under the Income Tax Ordinance 1984 (and Income Tax Act 2023). Tax rate is progressive: 0% up to BDT 350,000; 5% on next BDT 100,000; 10% on next BDT 400,000; 15% on next BDT 500,000; 20% on next BDT 500,000; 25% above BDT 1,850,000. VAT (15%) may apply i.

What are the penalties for illegal Airbnb hosting in Dhaka?

Hosts who operate without proper permits in Dhaka may face enforcement. Penalties for unlicensed commercial activity under the City Corporation ordinances; tax evasion penalties under the Income Tax Act 2023. Specific STR fines: Unknown..

What are the key STR compliance requirements in Dhaka?

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