Bangladesh
Is CBD Legal in Bangladesh?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
August 6, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal in Bangladesh. The Directorate General of Drug Administration has not registered any cannabidiol product, and the Narcotics Control Act, 2018 makes no legal distinction between CBD and marijuana.
Imports of CBD oils, tinctures, gummies, vapes, and cosmetics are blocked at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and overland from India. The Department of Narcotics Control treats cannabidiol the same as cannabis, which is scheduled as a Class B narcotic under the 2018 Act, with possession penalties that scale by quantity — imprisonment for smaller amounts, and possession of more than 2 kilograms can draw life imprisonment or a discretionary death sentence under the 2018 Act.
Last reviewed: August 6, 2026.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Bangladesh
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Directorate General of Drug Administration; Department of Narcotics Control
Key regulation
Narcotics Control Act, 2018
Effective
December 27, 2018
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports are prohibited. Bangladesh Customs treats all cannabis-derived products as controlled narcotics under the Narcotics Control Act, 2018. No Drug Administration import permit exists for consumer cannabidiol.
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