An export license for narcotic drugs is a legal authorization granted by a government to allow the controlled export of specific quantities of narcotic substances. This license ensures compliance with international regulations and domestic laws while preventing illicit trade and misuse. It restricts the export to authorized entities and quantities, maintaining strict oversight over the movement of narcotic drugs across borders. The legal basis for this license is established under the Narcotics Control Act 2018, which provides the regulatory framework for the control and supervision of narcotic substances to ensure their lawful use and prevent illegal activities.
Issuing Authority
Name : Department of Narcotics Control (DNC)
Address : 441 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208
Email : dgdncbd@gmail.com
Website : www.dnc.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
- A Prescribed Application Form of the Department of Narcotics Control [Original Copy]
- Recommendations from the Directorate of Drug Administration. [Original copy duly attested by First-Class gazette officer]
- Trade license (valid) [Original copy duly attested by First-Class gazette officer]
- Treasury Chalan [Main copy received from Bangladesh Bank]
- Drug Manufacturing License [Original copy duly attested by First-Class gazette officer & the regional officer]
- Drug Manufacturing Annexure [Original copy duly attested by First-Class gazette officer & regional officer]
- Export Registration Certificate [A copy issued by the chief controller of Import & Export officer]
- TIN Certificate [Original copy duly attested by First-Class gazette officer]
- Bio-data, an Academic certificate, a pharmacist certificate, appointment letter of the appointed pharmacist of the factory [Original copy duly attested by First-Class gazette officer & regional officer]
- Police Clearance Certificate [From the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMT) or from regional Police Station (Thana)]
- Recommendation from the Zonal Regional Office of DNC [Original]
- Recommendation from the Regional Office of DNC [Original]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collection and Submission of the Application: Obtain the application form from the Department of Narcotics Control Office or download it from their website. Then Applicant fills in the Application on the Company’s Official Letterhead addressed to the Director General of the Narcotics Control Office and submits it with the required documents at the Office of Narcotics Control in the respective sub-region.
Step 2 Document Verification and Police Clearance: The Sub-regional Officer verifies the submitted documents and sends them for Police Clearance. Upon receiving the Police Clearance Certificate, the Sub-regional Officer sends the application and documents to the Head Quarter of Narcotics Control with a recommendation.
Step 3 Decision on License Issuance and Issuance of Approval Letter: The Head Quarter of Narcotics Control reviews the application and recommendation from the Sub-regional Officer to decide whether to approve the export license for narcotic drugs. If all requirements are met, they issue an approval letter to the applicant.
Step 4 Payment of License Fee and Submission of Treasury Challan: After receiving the approval letter from the Head Quarter of Narcotics Control, the applicant must proceed to deposit the required license fee. This fee is to be paid at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank. Upon payment, the applicant collects a copy of the Treasury Challan as proof of payment. Then the applicant submits the copy of the Treasury Challan to the Sub-regional Office.
Step 5 Issuance of License: The Sub-regional Office issues the export license to the applicant.
Free Schedule
BDT 10,000
Official Time limit
120 Days
Actual time limit
Renewal Process
Required list of all documents
- Drug License from Drug Administration. [Updated Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette office]
- Income Tax Certificate [Updated Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette office]
- Export License of the Narcotics Drug [Expired copy of the previously issued License]
- Trade License. [Updated Original Copy duly attested by a First-Class gazette office]
- Drug Manufacturing Annexure [Updated Original Copy duly attested by Department of Narcotics Control]
- Renewed copy of Export Registration Certificate [Updated Original Copy duly issued by the Chief Controller of Imports and Exporters (CCI&E)]
- Treasury Chalan [Main copy received form Bangladesh Bank]
- Any other documents that enhance the credibility of the information [If required]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Application Submission and Verification: Applicant fills in the Application on the Company’s Official Letterhead addressed to the Director General of the Narcotics Control Office and submits it with the required documents at the Office of Narcotics Control in the respective sub-region. After that sub-regional officer verifies all the documents and gives approval.
Step 2 Fee Payment and Challan Submission: The applicant deposits renewal fees at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank, collects a copy of the treasury Challan, and submits it at the Sub-regional office.
Step 3 License Issuance: Sub-regional office then issues renewed License
Free Schedule
BDT 10,000
Official Time limit
7-10 Days
Actual time limit
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