---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "south_asia", "apg", "banned"]
aliases: ["BD", "BGD", "বাংলাদেশ"]
created: 2026-06-01
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--bangladesh]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.bb.org.bd"
    url: "https://www.bb.org.bd"
    type: "official"
---

#  Bangladesh (BD) — Crypto Regulation

> Cryptocurrency transactions are prohibited in Bangladesh as per Bangladesh Bank circulars and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act. There is no indication of legal frameworks supporting crypto activities.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Banned |
| Risk Score | 70/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--asia-pacific|south asia]] |
| Currency | [[entity--bdt|BDT]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | N/A - crypto banned |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | N/A |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | N/A |
| Airdrop Tax | N/A |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | No |
| Regulator | [[entity--bb|BB]] |
| Framework | Bangladesh Bank FE Circular No. 24 (September 2022) prohibiting virtual currency transactions; Foreign Exchange Regulation Act 1947; Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012; Anti-Terrorism Act 2009 |
| Ease | very_complex |
| Cost | N/A |
| Timeline | N/A months |

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | No |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | non_compliant |

## DeFi

**Status:** Banned

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Banned

## NFTs

**Status:** Banned

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.08/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 20% |
| Climate | tropical |
| Infrastructure | fair |

Crypto mining is banned in Bangladesh as per regulatory stance. Electricity cost is moderate, renewable energy share is low, and infrastructure is fair for data centers.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 26/100 |
| Ease of Business | difficult |
| Internet Freedom | partly_free |
| Banking Access | restricted |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

## FAQ

### Is cryptocurrency legal in Bangladesh?

Cryptocurrency transactions are prohibited in Bangladesh as per Bangladesh Bank circulars and the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act. There is no indication of legal frameworks supporting crypto activities.

### What is the FATF status of Bangladesh?

Bangladesh is classified by FATF as: non_compliant.

### What is the AML/KYC regime in Bangladesh?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-06-01.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.bb.org.bd](https://www.bb.org.bd)