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Licensing

How to Obtain a Fire Licence in Bangladesh

A fire licence is a mandatory permit for factories and many other establishments in Bangladesh, issued under the Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Act, 2003. It certifies that your premises meet the required fire-safety standards and is granted by Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD).

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Application and inspection process

Submit the completed application form with the supporting documents to FSCD. FSCD then carries out a site inspection and issues a demand note for the applicable fee. After you pay the fee at the bank, you submit the receipt to FSCD, which conducts a re-inspection. Provided the premises comply with fire-safety standards, FSCD issues the fire licence.

The process is inspection-led and can take time: estimated processing is usually in the region of 90 to 120 working days.

Fees and validity

The fee varies according to the type of factory or establishment and the assessment made by the FSCD officer, rather than being a single fixed amount. The licence requires annual renewal through the FSCD office.