How much alcohol can I bring into Bangladesh duty-free?

No duty-free alcohol allowance. As of 2026-09-06, checked against National Board of Revenue — Customs Department.

How many cigarettes can I bring into Bangladesh?

200 cigarettes duty-free. As of 2026-09-06, checked against National Board of Revenue — Customs Department.

What is the duty-free goods allowance for Bangladesh?

≈ US$500 in general goods duty-free. As of 2026-09-06, checked against National Board of Revenue — Customs Department.

DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCES

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

REGIONASIA PACIFIC

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYNational Board of Revenue — Customs Department

VAT RATE15%

ALCOHOL

None

CIGARETTES

200

GOODS VALUE

≈ US$500

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Duty-Free Allowances

Category	Allowance
Alcohol	None
Cigarettes	200
Personal goods value	≈ US$500

Alcohol prohibited for Muslim travelers (the dominant majority); non-Muslim travelers with permit may bring up to 1.5 L. Tobacco 200 cigarettes / 50 cigars. Personal goods up to BDT 35,000 (≈USD 320) for arrivals; higher Transfer of Residence allowance for returning Bangladeshis after 6+ months abroad.

Cash Declaration Threshold

US$10,000DECLARATION REQUIRED ABOVE THIS AMOUNT

Local currency equivalent: USD

Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.

Special Notes

01ASYCUDA World handles automated customs clearance.
02Returning Bangladeshi expats receive Transfer of Residence personal-effects allowance after 6+ months abroad.
03Cash control: BDT export by residents capped at BDT 10,000 cash; foreign currency limited to declared inbound.

Does what I'm carrying fit?

ALCOHOL (LITRES)CIGARETTESGOODS VALUE (USD)

This is a fit check, not legal advice — the red channel is always available.

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