Why companies in Bangladesh are adding an EAP now
Burnout, attrition and quiet disengagement are payroll costs; they just never appear as a line item. An Employee Assistance Program gives your people a confidential place to deal with stress, anxiety, family pressure and personal crises before those become resignations, absenteeism and mistakes. Global employers have treated EAPs as standard for decades. In Bangladesh, the companies moving first are turning mental health support into a hiring and retention edge.
Retention & productivity
Employees who get support early stay longer and perform better. Replacing one mid-level employee costs far more than a year of EAP.
A benefit people feel
Unlike unused perks, counselling access touches real life: money stress, marriage, parenting, grief. It signals the company genuinely cares.
Leadership relief
Managers stop being accidental therapists. HR gets a professional referral path for sensitive situations instead of guesswork.
What’s included in the Chum Wellness EAP
Confidential counselling sessions
A per-employee session allowance with licensed psychologists, booked privately by the employee, online or in person in Dhaka. HR never sees names.
Utilisation reporting
Quarterly anonymised reports covering usage rates, broad concern categories and wellbeing trends. Proof the benefit works, with zero individual exposure.
Workshops & manager training
Stress management, burnout prevention and mental health first-aid for managers, delivered at your office or online.
Onboarding & awareness
Launch sessions, posters, and Bangla and English comms so employees actually know about and trust the benefit.
Crisis support pathway
A clear escalation route for urgent situations, with senior clinical psychologists guiding the response.
Leadership check-ins
Periodic reviews with HR: what the data says, what to adjust, and how to grow a healthy culture deliberately.
How it works
Scope
A short call about headcount, locations and what you want the EAP to achieve. We shape the session allowance and services around it.
Launch
We onboard your team with awareness sessions and simple private booking. Most companies go live within two weeks.
Support
Employees book confidentially with our 42 licensed psychologists, evenings included, in Bangla or English, online nationwide.
Report
You receive anonymised quarterly utilisation and wellbeing reports, plus recommendations for the next quarter.
Pricing that fits Bangladeshi companies
EAPs are priced per employee per month, based on headcount and the session allowance you choose, so a 60-person startup and a 2,000-person enterprise both get a model that makes sense. Pilots can start with a single team or department. Request a proposal and you will have a clear quote within 48 hours. No lock-in, no hidden fees.
Looking for one-off workshops or training instead? See Corporate Wellness →
Companies that trust Chum Wellness
We’ve delivered corporate mental health programs and sessions for some of the most people-focused organisations in Bangladesh:
Frequently asked questions
Will HR or managers know who used the EAP?
No. Individual usage is strictly confidential. Employees book directly and privately, and companies receive only anonymised, aggregated utilisation data.
How much does an EAP cost in Bangladesh?
Pricing is per employee per month and depends on headcount and session allowance. Request a proposal and you will get a clear quote within 48 hours. Pilots can start with a single department.
Can employees outside Dhaka use it?
Yes. Sessions are online across all of Bangladesh, and abroad for remote staff, with in-person options in Dhaka. Sessions run every day, 9 AM to 9 PM.
What languages are sessions in?
Bangla and English. Employees choose whichever they are comfortable with.
How is this different from your corporate wellness workshops?
Workshops are one-off awareness and training events. An EAP is an always-on benefit: a private counselling allowance every employee can use year-round, plus reporting. Many clients run both.
Request an EAP Proposal
Tell us about your team. We will reply within one business day with a tailored proposal.
New to the concept? Read our plain-language guide: What is an Employee Assistance Programme, and how does it work in Bangladesh?