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Approvals & Licences Centre

Navigate the building approvals, permits, licences, certificates and registrations required across the building lifecycle in Bangladesh. Grouped by lifecycle phase, ordered by acquisition sequence.

Building approvals span the full lifecycle: from land use clearance before you start, through construction permits, to the operating licences you need to keep current. Missing a required approval can mean fines, work stoppage or insurance voidance.

Pre-Offer

Clearances to verify before making or accepting an offer · 1 approvals

Land Use Clearance

Clearance
RAJUK Building Approval Chain

Clearance confirming the proposed building use is compatible with the designated land use zone in the Detailed Area Plan (DAP).

Valid for the specific project application V N V V

Pre-Signing

Clearances to secure before contract signing · 2 approvals

Environmental Clearance Certificate

Clearance
DoE Building Approval Chain

Environmental clearance required for construction projects classified as Red, Orange-A or Orange-B category under ECR 1997.

1 year (renewable) V P V V

Height Clearance NOC

Noc
CAAB Building Approval Chain

No Objection Certificate for building height in the vicinity of airports and flight approach paths.

Valid for the specific project V N U U

Pre-Fitout

Permits and connections needed for construction and fitout · 7 approvals

Fire NOC for Construction

Noc
FSCD Building Approval Chain

No Objection Certificate from Fire Service confirming fire safety provisions in the building design meet requirements.

Valid for the specific project design V P U U

Building Construction Permit

Permit
RAJUK Building Approval Chain

The primary permit authorising new building construction, alteration or extension. Requires submission of architectural, structural and M...

2 years (extendable) V V V V

Water Supply Connection Approval

Permit
DWASA Building Approval Chain

Approval for connection to the municipal water supply network.

Permanent (subject to annual fees) U U U U

Sewerage Connection Approval

Permit
DWASA Building Approval Chain

Approval for connection to the municipal sewerage network.

Permanent (subject to annual fees) U U U U

Electrical Load Sanction

Permit
DPDC Operating Licence Chain

Approval for electrical load allocation and connection to the power distribution grid.

Permanent (subject to contract) V P V U

Gas Connection Approval

Permit
Titas Gas Building Approval Chain

Approval for connection to the gas distribution network for cooking, heating or industrial use.

Permanent (subject to contract) U U U U

Fire Safety Plan NOC

Noc
FSCD Operating Licence Chain

No Objection Certificate from the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) confirming the building has an acceptable fire safety management ...

Valid until the plan requires revision (change of use, major renovation, or FSCD direction) V P V P

Pre-Occupation

Certificates required before the building can be occupied · 4 approvals

DIFE Establishment Registration

Registration
DIFE Operating Licence Chain

Registration with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) for commercial establishments employing workers. S...

1 year V P P U

Occupancy Certificate

Certificate
RAJUK Building Approval Chain

Certificate issued upon completion of construction confirming the building was built in accordance with the approved plan and is fit for ...

Permanent (unless building is substantially altered) V V V V

Fire Licence

Licence
FSCD Operating Licence Chain

Annual licence confirming fire safety systems are in place and maintained. Required for ongoing operation.

1 year V V V V

Trade Licence

Licence
DNCC Operating Licence Chain

Municipal licence required for operating any trade, business or profession within city corporation limits.

1 year (July-June) V V V V

Operational

Licences and registrations for ongoing operation · 6 approvals

Investment Registration Certificate

Registration
BIDA Building Approval Chain

Registration of industrial or commercial investment with the national investment authority.

Valid for the project U N U U

Building Safety Certificate

Certificate
DIFE Operating Licence Chain

Certificate confirming structural, fire and electrical safety of a building used as a factory or commercial establishment, issued followi...

Varies (typically required at renewal) V P V V

Factory Licence

Licence
DIFE Operating Licence Chain

Licence required to operate a factory or manufacturing establishment under the Bangladesh Labour Act.

1 year V V V V

Boiler Registration Certificate

Registration
CIB Operating Licence Chain

Registration and fitness certificate for boilers and pressure vessels used in buildings.

1 year V N P V

Lift Registration

Registration
DIFE Operating Licence Chain

Registration of lifts (elevators) and escalators with the inspection authority.

Subject to periodic inspection V N P V

Generator Installation Certificate

Certificate
DIFE Operating Licence Chain

Certificate for the installation and operation of standby/emergency generators.

Subject to periodic inspection V N P P

Uncategorised

Awaiting lifecycle phase assignment · 3 approvals

EPZ Enterprise Registration

Registration
BEPZA Special Zone

Registration as an enterprise within a Bangladesh Export Processing Zone. BEPZA acts as one-stop service.

As per investment agreement V N U U

Economic Zone Developer Licence

Licence
BEZA Special Zone

Licence to develop and operate a private economic zone or to establish an enterprise within a BEZA economic zone.

As per agreement (typically long-term) V N U U

Hi-Tech Park Tenant Registration

Registration
BHTPA Special Zone

Registration as a tenant or enterprise within a Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park or Software Technology Park.

As per tenancy agreement V N U U

All approval information is marked unverified unless explicitly stated. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, building type and project scope. Always confirm with the issuing authority.

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