| Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force | Bangladesh National Building Code 2020 (bnbc 2020) |
| Date of BEC publication | 2015 |
| BEC Jurisdiction | National |
| Climate zone classification | Extremely hot, Humid |
| Income Group | Lower middle income |
| Type of BEC | Prescriptive |
| BEC Coverage | Passive design |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Bangladesh
Dhaka
* denotes coverage is through the European Ecodesign Directive
Types of Standards
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Passive design (Residential)
| Indicator | Mandatory Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) | Yes |
| Roof U-value (W/m². K) | 0.58 |
| Floors U-value (W/m². K) | 1.16 |
| External walls U-value (W/m². K) | |
| Doors U-value (W/m². K) | |
| Air leakage prevention | .. |
| Enforcement Mechanisms | Checklist of Passive Design; Solar Heat Gains Calculations for Building Envelope; Permanent Shading |