The licensing for collecting, importing, processing, storage, and retail wholesale of rectified spirit, absolute alcohol, ethyl alcohol, and strong alcohol (HS Code 2207) used in homeopathic drug production is governed under the Narcotics Control Act, 2018. This act provides the legal framework for regulating the use of these substances, ensuring they are handled safely and responsibly to prevent misuse. The licensing process ensures that only authorized entities are permitted to manage these controlled substances, with strict adherence to the guidelines and regulations stipulated in the Act to maintain public safety and compliance with national drug control policies.
Issuing Authority:
Name : Department of Narcotics Control
Security Service Division
Address : 441 Tejgon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208
Email : dgdncbd@gmail.com
Web : www.dnc.gov.bd
Required list of all documents:
- Application need to be made on Business Pad of the Organization [Need to be attested]
- Valid Trade License [Need to be attested]
- Recent Income tax certificate [Need to be attested]
- Updated Drug license (Homeopathy) [Need to be attested]
- Design for the building of the Organization/ Firm/ Factory [Need to be attested]
- Rental agreement proof [Need to be attested]
- List of employees of the organization [Need to be attested]
- Certificate of the Doctor (Homeopathy) [Need to be attested]
INSPECTION PHASE
- Police clearance certificate of Applicant [Need to be attested]
- Recommendation from District Office [Need to be attested]
- Recommendation from Divisional Office [Need to be attested]
- Inspection report of inspection officer (Narcotics Dept.) [Need to be attested]
- Present volume of rectified spirit mentioned in application [Need to be attested]
Step by Step all process:
Step 1 Application submission with necessary documents: The applicant completes and submits the application form along with all required documents to the Narcotics Department. The department receives the filled-in application form and necessary documents.
Step 2 Forwarding application for Investigation, Inspection & Approval: The Narcotics Department forwards the application to allied departments for investigation and sends it to regional and sub-regional offices for field level inspection. Regional and sub-regional offices conduct field inspections and submit their inspection reports. The application, along with the inspection reports, is then sent to the Bar Committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs for final approval.
Step 3 Fee Deposit after Notification: The applicant is notified of the approval. The applicant then deposits the fee at the bank, collects the receipt (chalan), and submits the chalan to the Narcotics Department, which acknowledges its receipt.
Step 4 Issuance and Receipt of License: The Narcotics Department issues the license to the applicant. The applicant receives the license.
Free Schedule:
Yearly allowance up to 20 liter Fees: BDT 1000
Yearly allowance 20 to 500 liter Fees: BDT 3000
Yearly allowance more than 500 liter Fees: BDT 5000
Operated for other business Fees: BDT 10000
Official timeline
30 Days
Actual timeline
Renewal process
Required list of all documents:
1. Previous License
2. Bank Chalan (For fees)
3. Demand Review Application (If necessary)
Step by Step all process:
Step 1 Submission of Filled-up Application: The applicant submits the filled-up application form along with necessary documents to the Director General (DG).
Step 2 Approval by Director General: Once the application and supporting documents are received, the Director General (DG) carefully reviews the submission. Upon satisfactory review and verification, the DG grants approval for the renewal of the license.
Fee Schedule:
Yearly allowance up to 20 liter Fees: BDT 1000
Yearly allowance 20 to 500 liter Fees: BDT 3000
Yearly allowance more than 500 liter Fees: BDT 5000
Operated for other business Fees: BDT 10000**
Official timeline:
30 days
Actual timeline: