In Bangladesh, obtaining a license for selling wholesale cotton cloth is governed by the Control of Essential Commodities Act, 1956. This legislation mandates that businesses engaged in the wholesale trade of cotton cloth must acquire a license from the appropriate authorities to operate legally. The license ensures compliance with regulatory standards and facilitates oversight to ensure fair trade practices and quality control within the industry. It also serves to uphold consumer protection measures and supports the orderly distribution of essential commodities like cotton cloth across the country.
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 400.00
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 200.00
Official time limit
Not mentioned
Actual time limit