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In-depth articles on building safety, compliance, sustainability, engineering and corporate due diligence. Written for professionals who need to understand how buildings really work.
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Electrical Safety Certificate in Bangladesh: Testing, Earthing, and Compliance Requirements
Guide to electrical safety testing and certification in Bangladesh — earthing resistance testing, insulation testing, thermographic survey, RCD testing, who conducts tests, and how to maintain electrical safety compliance.
Gas Connection in Bangladesh: Titas, LPG Alternative, Safety Requirements, and Current Restrictions
Guide to gas supply and connections in Bangladesh — Titas piped gas, LPG bulk supply, connection process, current restrictions on new industrial connections, gas safety requirements, and leak detection.
Environmental Clearance in Bangladesh: Categories, EIA Process, Documents, and Renewal
Step-by-step guide to obtaining environmental clearance from DoE — determining your category (Green/Orange-A/Orange-B/Red), documents required, EIA process, fees, renewal timeline, and common mistakes.
Trade Licence in Bangladesh: Application, Renewal, Fee, and Why You Can't Operate Without One
Step-by-step guide to the trade licence — application process through city corporation or municipality, documents required, fee structure, annual renewal, penalties, and its role as a prerequisite for other business permits.
Factory Licence in Bangladesh: DIFE Process, Documents, Inspection, and Post-Rana Plaza Requirements
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a factory licence from DIFE — eligibility criteria, application process, documents, inspection checklist, structural integrity certificate requirement, renewal, and penalties.
Construction Permit in Bangladesh: Complete Process, Documents, Timeline, and Common Pitfalls
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a construction permit from RAJUK or equivalent development authority in Bangladesh — documents required, fee structure, timeline, conditions, common rejection reasons, and practical tips.
Occupancy Certificate in Bangladesh: Process, Requirements, and Why Most Buildings Don't Have One
Guide to the occupancy certificate (OC) — what it is, why it matters, the application process, documents required, what RAJUK inspects, why most Dhaka buildings lack one, and what to do when it's missing.
Fire Licence in Bangladesh: Step-by-Step Process, Fee, Renewal, and Compliance Checklist
Detailed step-by-step guide to obtaining and renewing a fire licence from FSCD — application forms, fee structure, inspection checklist, common deficiencies, renewal process, and what happens when you don't have one.
BHTPA: Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority — IT Parks, Software Zones, and Technology Infrastructure
Guide to the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA) — hi-tech parks, software technology parks, IT infrastructure, building facilities, incentives, and what operating in a hi-tech park means for IT and technology companies.
BEPZA, BEZA, and BIDA: Investment Zones, One-Stop Services, and Building in Special Zones
Guide to Bangladesh's investment facilitation authorities — BEPZA (Export Processing Zones), BEZA (Economic Zones), and BIDA (Investment Development) — covering zone types, building regulations, one-stop services, and what operating in a special zone means for building compliance.
City Corporation: Trade Licence, Holding Tax, and Municipal Services in Bangladesh
Guide to city corporation functions for building owners and tenants — trade licence process, holding tax, building assessment, municipal services, and the roles of DNCC, DSCC, and other city corporations.
Utilities in Bangladesh: WASA, DPDC, DESCO, Titas — Connections, Capacity, and Reliability
Guide to utility services for buildings in Bangladesh — water supply (WASA), electricity (DPDC/DESCO/BPDB), gas (Titas), connection processes, capacity planning, reliability challenges, and backup strategies.