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Cannabis and hemp laws
Bangladesh
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Bangladesh?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Cannabis is controlled under the Narcotics Control Act, 2018 (Act No. 63 of 2018), which replaced the Narcotics Control Act, 1990 and is enforced by the Department of Narcotics Control under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Is CBD legal in Bangladesh?
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.
Is hemp legal in Bangladesh?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Bangladesh. The Narcotics Control Act, 2018 covers all Cannabis sativa material without a low-THC carve-out, and the Ministry of Agriculture does not register industrial hemp varieties for commercial cultivation.
Can you travel to Bangladesh with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis and its seeds fall under the Narcotics Control Act 2018; cultivation and sale have been banned since 1989.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Narcotics Control Act, 2018 (Act No. 63 of 2018) prohibits the cultivation, production, possession, sale and transport of cannabis in all its forms, continuing a ban on ganja that has stood since 1989. Courts hold discretionary power to impose the death sentence for offences involving more than two kilograms of cannabis, while smaller quantities can bring up to five years' imprisonment. The Act contains no industrial hemp exemption or licensing scheme, leaving no lawful basis for acquiring or distributing viable seed. Preparations traditionally made with cannabis seed, such as bhang, fall under the same prohibition.
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.