A license or permit for the export, import, production, processing, storage, and wholesale distribution of narcotic drugs and medicated alcohol is a regulatory authorization granted by authorities. It allows entities to engage in controlled activities within specified limits, ensuring adherence to legal frameworks and safety protocols in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. This regulatory framework is governed by the Narcotics Control Act 2018, which outlines the legal basis for the issuance and management of such licenses, ensuring that all activities related to narcotic drugs and medicated alcohol are conducted in compliance with national and international standards.
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 needs to be made on Business Pad of the institution [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 institution [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]
- 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: Director General of the Narcotics Department issues the license to the applicant. The applicant receives the license.
Free Schedule:
Narcotics Drugs Import-Export Fees: BDT 20000
Narcotics Drug Production/processing Fees: BDT 20000
Narcotics Drug Storage and wholesale Fees: BDT 10000
Narcotics Production and Retail sell (Pharmacy) Fees: BDT 1000 (other area) 1200 (city)
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)
4. Previous License
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
Narcotics Drugs Import-Export Fees: BDT 20000
Narcotics Drug Production/processing Fees: BDT 20000
Narcotics Drug Storage and wholesale Fees: BDT 10000
Narcotics Production and Retail sell (Pharmacy) Fees: BDT 1000 (other area) 1200 (city)
Official timeline:
30 Days
Actual timeline: