IELTS Exam Fee in Bangladesh (2026): Current Prices
By Aehtesham Mallick Reshad · Founder of IELTSbiz · Updated October 23, 2026
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Bangladesh costs ৳31,100 (about US$255) as of October 2026, booked through British Council & IDP. The test is computer-delivered, with results in 3–5 days. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm the current amount on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Bangladesh by test type
| Test type | Fee (BDT (৳)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | ৳31,100 · about US$255 |
| IELTS for UKVI | ৳34,850 |
| IELTS Life Skills | ৳24,750–26,000 |
| One Skill Retake | ৳18,600 |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
3–5 days (computer)
Widely available in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna.
Always confirm the current fee
Fees in Bangladesh are adjusted periodically with the USD/BDT exchange rate, so figures move more than in most markets. Both providers now charge the same ৳31,100 for the standard test and ৳34,850 for UKVI (British Council booking page and IDP fee page, checked 23 October 2026); the British Council listed ৳28,450 in September. Life Skills is ৳24,750 at IDP and ৳26,000 at the British Council. Always confirm the current amount before booking. IELTS fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change, so the figures above (verified October 2026) are a guide — the only reliable amount is the one shown on the official booking page for your test type on the day you book.
The cheapest test is the one you sit once
Whatever the fee, it buys one attempt — so the smartest money is spent walking in already at your target band. Work out the exact section scores you need, then close the gap before test day rather than paying to sit again. And if you fall half a band short in a single skill, the One Skill Retake is usually far cheaper than a full resit. For what else you may pay on top of the fee, see the IELTS exam fee and extra costs guide, or compare fees in every country.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS exam fee in Bangladesh in 2026?
The standard IELTS test fee in Bangladesh is ৳31,100 in 2026 at both the British Council and IDP, with IELTS for UKVI at ৳34,850 and Life Skills at ৳24,750 (IDP) to ৳26,000 (British Council). Because fees are adjusted with the exchange rate, confirm the exact current figure on the IDP or British Council Bangladesh website before booking.
Why does the IELTS fee in Bangladesh change so often?
IELTS fees in Bangladesh are periodically adjusted in line with the USD/BDT exchange rate, so the local price can move up or down between bookings. This is why the only reliable figure is the one shown on the official booking page on the day you register.