Use written scopes, official receipts and referrals. For immigration, tax, property and family matters, cheap informal fixers can create expensive legal problems.
Language options: English is available in major law, tax, real estate and private healthcare services in Dhaka, but Bengali support is still needed for field offices and local negotiations.
Immigration lawyer / consultant
BDT 50,000–250,000+ per matter How to find: Employer referral, embassy list, chamber recommendation
Bangladesh Bar Council
💡 Use licensed lawyers and insist on receipt, scope and timeline.
Chartered accountant / tax adviser
BDT 20,000–150,000+ for expat return/package review How to find: ICAB firms, Big Four, employer referral
ICAB — Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (icab.org.bd)ICMAB — Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh
💡 Choose someone who understands foreign salary, benefits and double-tax treaty relief.
Real estate lawyer
BDT 30,000–200,000+ How to find: Law firm referral before paying deposits
Bangladesh Bar Council
💡 Essential for leases, company housing and any property transaction.
Relocation agent
Usually one month rent or employer-paid package How to find: Employer, embassy and expat referrals
💡 Avoid agents who pressure cash deposits before viewing documents.
Driver and security services coordinator
BDT 25,000–80,000/month per driver plus overtime How to find: Employer-vetted vendor or trusted referral
💡 Check licence, references, overtime, Eid bonus expectations and vehicle responsibility before engaging.