The Environmental Clearance Certificate (Komola-KHA category) in Bangladesh is mandated by the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act of 1995 (amendment 2010) and the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Rules of 2010. It applies to projects with moderate to significant environmental impacts. The certificate ensures compliance with environmental standards through rigorous assessment of environmental impacts, mitigation measures, and monitoring plans. Its purpose is to promote sustainable development by balancing economic activities with environmental protection.
Issuing Authority
Name: Department of Environment
Address: Paribesh Bhaban, Head Office, Divisional Office & District Office of Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment & Forests
Email: dg@doe.gov.bd
Website : www.doe.gov.bd/
Required list of all documents
Application]
Refinery/Plan (ETP/STP/WTP/others) or ATP’s Design with Functionality [Applicable if
necessary]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Application form collection & submission: To begin the process of obtaining an environmental clearance certificate, applicants access and complete the required forms from the Department of Environment (DoE) website. Simultaneously, they deposit the specified fee via treasury challan at a designated bank and compile necessary documents as per the DoE checklist. Subsequently, applicants submit all forms and documents to the nearest DoE office, initiating the formal application process.
Step 2 Document Verification, Field Investigation, and Assessment: After submitting the application and required documents, the Department of Environment (DoE) conducts a detailed review. Officials verify document completeness and compliance with regulations. Simultaneously, DoE conducts a field investigation at the applicant’s site, assessing factors like sound and carbon emissions to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
Step 3 Approval and Collection: If satisfied with all submitted documents and field investigation results, DoE officials approve the environmental clearance certificate for installation. The applicant collects the approved environmental clearance certificate from the DoE office for installation purposes.
Fee schedule
Value of Generator (BDT) Environmental Clearance Certificate Fee (BDT)
1 lac - 5 lac 1500
5 lac- 10 lac 3000
10 lac -50 lac 5000
50 lac - 1 crore 10000
1 crore - 5 crore 20000
5 crore - 20 crore 40000
20 crore - 50 crore 80000
50 crore - 1 00 crore 120000
1 00 crore - 200 crore 200000
200 crore - 500 crore 300000
500 crore -1000 crore 400000
More than 1000 crore 500000
Official time limit
Environmental-20 days
Situational- 21 days
Actual time limit
Renewal process
Required list of all documents
- Application Form for Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate [Also Online Application]
- General Information Form [Original copy]
- Treasury Chalan [Fee + 15% VAT]
- Compliance and Monitoring Report
Step by step all process
Step 1 Arrange Documents, Deposit Fee, and Submit to DoE Office: The applicant arranges all required documents, fills them out, and deposits the environmental clearance fee at the designated bank using a treasury Chalan. After obtaining the treasury Chalan receipt from the bank, the applicant submits all documents along with the treasury Chalan receipt to the Department of Environment (DoE) office.
Step 2 Document Verification and Field Investigation: Officials from the DoE office verify the submitted documents. They also conduct a field investigation to assess sound levels and examine carbon emission levels associated with the project.
Step 3 Approval and Receipt of Renewal of Environmental Clearance Certificate: If officials are satisfied with the submitted documents and field investigation results, they approve the renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate. Upon approval, the applicant receives the renewed Environmental Clearance Certificate.
Fee schedule
The Environmental Clearance Certificate fee is 1/4th of the previous Treasury Chalan/ Environmental Clearance Fee
Official time limit
Environmentai-20 days
Situational- 21 days
Actual time limit