Bangladesh - Apply for Maternity Leave (by Government College Branch)

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Procedure

Before applying for Maternity Leave, check the applicant’s organization's leave policy to understand the eligibility criteria, the number of days the applicant can avail, and any other requirements.

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Maternity Leave (by Government College Branch), the applicant has to approach the administration office of their respective working place.
2. The applicant has to write the written request letter regarding the application.
3. The applicant should provide a written notice of the applicant’s pregnancy and the applicant’s expected date of delivery to the applicant’s employer at least 8 weeks before the applicant’s due date.
4. then an application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form/ letter. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The fee for this procedure is free of cost.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
12. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
13. Follow up with the concerned authority to know the status of the applicant’s application and whether any further action is required from the applicant’s end.
14. The entire process can be completed within 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form / Request letter
• Identification documents, such as a national ID card or passport.
• Employee identity
• Marriage certificate
• Medical certificate
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Public Administration
Bangladesh Secretariat
Building No. 6, 3rd and 4th Floor
Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any government employee who intends to Apply for Maternity Leave (by Government College Branch) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for this procedure is free of cost.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The entire process can be completed within 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Designation
• Details of the employer.
• Maternity details
• Number of days of leave

Need for the Document

• In Bangladesh, maternity leave is a period of paid leave granted to female employees to enable them to take care of themselves and their newborn baby after delivery. Under the Bangladesh Labour Law, female employees are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave, which can be taken in a single period or two separate periods.

Information which might help

• The maternity leave is granted to female employees who have completed at least six months of continuous service with an employer. During the maternity leave period, the female employee is entitled to receive her regular salary, which is paid by the employer.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• In addition to maternity leave, female employees in Bangladesh are also entitled to a daily two-hour break during their regular working hours for breastfeeding for up to a maximum of one year from the date of delivery. This provision is aimed at providing support to working mothers who need to breastfeed their new-borns.
• Overall, the maternity leave provisions in Bangladesh are designed to support the health and wellbeing of working mothers and their new born babies while also promoting gender equality in the workplace.