Commercial Office Space Leasing in Dhaka

Choosing office space in Dhaka involves more than floor area and rent. Building legality, generator capacity, lifts, parking and service charge all affect what an office really costs to run. Our commercial office leasing service helps international companies, NGOs, local businesses and landlords find and agree the right space with clear information at each step.

What does our office leasing service include?

• A shortlist of offices matched to your size, budget, area and move-in date, with our own photographs.
• Per-square-foot rate benchmarking against comparable floors in the same district.
• Building checks: whether the building is genuinely commercial, whether a trade licence can be obtained at the address, and the state of fire-safety provisions.
• Practical checks: parking ratio, generator capacity, lift specification and service-charge structure.
• Lease negotiation in English, covering rent, advance, escalation, fit-out period and notice.
• Fit-out and partition coordination with contractors once terms are agreed.

Who is this service for?

It is designed for international companies opening or expanding in Bangladesh, UN agencies and NGOs setting up project offices, and local businesses moving to better premises. For larger requirements — typically above 5,000 sq ft — we run a fuller shortlist process that compares landlord background, service charges and building systems side by side. We also work with landlords who want to let commercial floors to reliable corporate tenants.

Commercial building or converted residential: why does it matter?

This is the distinction that most often catches out incoming tenants. Some offices in Dhaka operate in residential buildings that are informally used for business. A building with proper commercial use is generally easier for obtaining a trade licence, meeting fire-safety expectations and satisfying head-office or donor compliance checks. Requirements change and depend on the property, so we recommend confirming the position with your lawyer before signing; we will share the documents the landlord provides.

How much does office space cost in Dhaka?

These ranges come from offices in our current listings and are quoted in BDT per sq ft per month, before service charge and utilities:

For warehouse and factory space we also list industrial properties in Gazipur and Savar at much lower per-square-foot rates. Our office space rent guide for Dhaka explains advances, service charges and lease terms in more detail.

What costs come on top of office rent?

Budget for more than the per-square-foot rate. Landlords commonly ask for several months of advance rent, often adjusted against rent over the lease. Service charge covers shared items such as guards, lifts, cleaning and generator running, and electricity is usually metered separately. Fit-out, partitions and furniture are normally the tenant's cost. We set these items out side by side so you can compare the true monthly cost of each shortlisted office.

How does leasing an office with Rent Property work?

1. Brief: tell us the size, headcount, budget, preferred areas, parking needs and target date.
2. Shortlist: we send suitable options with rates, photographs and key building details.
3. Viewings: we accompany you, or show the space by video if your decision-makers are abroad.
4. Due diligence: we collect building information and documents from the landlord for your review.
5. Negotiation: we agree rent, advance, escalation, fit-out time and other terms in writing.
6. Handover and fit-out: we coordinate handover, inventory and fit-out contractors if needed.

Which areas do we cover for office space?

Our commercial listings are concentrated in Gulshan, Banani, Tejgaon and Uttara, with further options in Mohakhali, Badda, Progoti Sarani, Motijheel, Nikunja and Shewrapara. See all current offices on our properties page. If your staff are relocating too, our corporate relocation service handles their housing.

Ask us on WhatsApp

Send your size requirement, preferred area and target date to Rent Property on WhatsApp at +880 1784-222255. We usually reply within one working day with suitable office options.

What is included

• Office floors from about 650 to 40,000 sq ft
• Per-sq-ft rate benchmarking by district
• Commercial-use and trade-licence questions checked early
• Parking, generator capacity and lifts reviewed
• Lease negotiation in English
• Fit-out and partition coordination