In Bangladesh, the retail sale of cement is regulated under the Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956. This law mandates that businesses wishing to sell cement at retail must obtain a license from local authorities, typically the Deputy Commissioner’s office. The process involves submitting an application, undergoing an investigation by designated officers, and paying required fees. Once approved, the license permits legal retail sales of cement in accordance with government regulations.
Issuing Authority
Name : Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office, Dhaka *
Address : 16 Johnson Road, Dhaka 1100
Phone : +88-02-9556628
Fax : +88-02-9550028
E-Mail : dcdhaka@moestab.gov.bd
Website : www.dcdhaka.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
- Filled-in prescribed Application Form – Ka [Original]
- Trade License (valid) [A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Nationality Certificate [A copy attested and forwarded by local government representative]
- Land Deed (Ownership Deed, Leasehold deed or Rental Agreement) [A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Receipt of most recent Land Tax Payment [A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer; required only in case of property ownership]
- Certificate of bank solvency [Original]
- TIN Certificate/income tax Certificate [A Original copy duly attested by a First- Class gazette officer]
- VAT Registration Certificate [A copy attested and forwarded by local government representative]
- List of addresses where the business will be operated (showroom, warehouse etc.) [Original]
- History of dealing with essential commodities [Current & past dealing]
- Treasury Challan [Original]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collection and Submission of Application Form: Applicant collects the prescribed Application Form (Form ‘Ka’) from the Business & Commerce section of the respective DC Offices and submits the filled-in Application Form, along with necessary documents, to the same section.
Step 2 Investigation and Fee Payment: The DC Office forwards the Application package to the concerned investigation officer (usually, UNO and Assistant Commissioner) for an investigation report. Upon receiving a satisfactory investigation report, the applicant pays the required fee.
Step 3 Submission of Treasury Challan: After paying the fee, the applicant submits the Treasury Challan at the Business & Commerce section of the DC Office.
Step 4 Issuance of License: The DC Office issues the License once all procedures are completed satisfactorily.
Fee Schedule
BDT 500.00
Official time limit
After a favorable investigation report is forwarded, maximum 15 days
Actual time limit
Renewal process
Required list of all documents
- Filled-in prescribed Application Form – Ka [Original]
- Trade License (valid) [A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer; the trade license should be valid]
- Land Deed (Ownership Deed, Leasehold deed or Rent agreement). [A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer]
- Receipt of most recent Land Tax Payment A Original copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette officer; required only in case of property ownership]
- Treasury Challan [Original]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collection and Submission of Application Form: Applicant collects the prescribed Application Form (Form ‘Ka’) from the Business & Commerce section of respective DC Offices, fills it in, and submits it along with the necessary documents to the Business & Commerce section of the DC Office.
Step 2 Fee Payment and Submission of Treasury Challan: Applicant pays the required fee and submits the Treasury Challan at the Business & Commerce section of the DC Office.
Step 3 License Renewal: The DC Office renews the license.
Fee Schedule
BDT 250.00
Official time limit
Time may vary
Actual time limit