A license for selling cotton cloth on a wholesale basis is a regulatory requirement for businesses involved in the distribution of cotton textiles. This license ensures that the sale and distribution adhere to legal standards and market regulations, maintaining fair trade practices and consumer protection.
The legal basis for this license is established under the Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956. This act provides the framework for regulating the production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities, including cotton cloth, to ensure their availability at fair prices.
Issuing Authority
Name : Deputy Commissioner’s (DC) Office, Dhaka*
Address : 16 Johnson Road, Dhaka 1100
Email : 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 1,000.00
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 500.00
Official time limit
Not mentioned
Actual time limit