The Production and Processing License for Narcotic Drugs plays a pivotal role in regulating the manufacture and processing of narcotics within specified legal frameworks. Under the Narcotics Control Act 2018, this license grants permission to entities to engage in the controlled production and processing of narcotics, ensuring adherence to stringent regulatory standards. By obtaining this license, organizations commit to maintaining high-quality production practices, preventing misuse, and safeguarding public health. This legal basis establishes a structured framework that promotes responsible and accountable practices in the narcotics industry, thereby contributing to overall societal welfare and safety.
Issuing Authority
Name : Department of Narcotics Control (DNC)
Address : 441, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208
Phone: +88-02-8870016, +88-02-8870020
Email: dgdncbd@gmail.com
Website: www.dnc.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
- Prescribed Application Form of the Department of Narcotics Control [Original]
- Recommendations of the Directorate of Drug Administration. [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Trade License [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Drug Manufacturing License [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Drug Manufacturing Annexure [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Import Registration Certificate (IRC) [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- TIN Certificate [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Blue print of the Factory/Laboratory [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Environment Certificate [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Fire and Civil Defense License [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- List of Machineries [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- List of Workers, Employees of the Factory [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Bio-data, Academic Certificate, Pharmacists Certificate, Appointment [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Letter of the appointed Pharmacist of the Factory [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Police Clearance Report of the Applicant [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Recommendation of the Regional Office [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Recommendation from the Zonal Office [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Annual allotment of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- in favor of Bangladesh [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- The Quantity of Allotment in favor of other Drug Manufacturing Units [Original documents duly attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Collection and Submission of the Application: Obtain the application form 5 (1) 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 Region office
Step 2 Document Verification and Police Clearance: The Regional Officer verifies the submitted documents and sends them for Police Clearance. Upon receiving the Police Clearance Certificate, the 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 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 Regional Office.
Step 5 Issuance of License: The Regional Office issues the export license to the applicant.
Free Schedule
BDT 10,000.00
Official Time limit
120 Days
Actual time limit
Renewal Process
Required list of all documents
- Drug License from Drug Administration (updated) [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Income Tax Certificate (updated) [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Expired copy of the previously issued License. [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Trade License (updated) [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Drug Manufacturing Annexure(updated) [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Import Registration Certificate (IRC) (updated) [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Environment Certificate (updated) [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Fire and Civil Defense License [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Treasury Challan [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
- Any other documents that enhance the credibility of the information [attested by First-Class gazette officer and regional officer]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Application submission: Application in Company’s official letterhead addressed to the Director General of Narcotics control. After Submission of the Application with the required documents at the Regional Office of Narcotics Control, Region Officer verifies all the documents and gives approval.
Step 2 Renewal fee: The Applicant deposits renewal fee at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank and collects the Treasury Challan. The Applicant then have to submit the Copy of Treasury Chalan at the Regional Office.
Step 3 Issuing license: Regional Office then issues the Renewed License.
Free Schedule
BDT 10,000.00
Official Time limit
120 Days
Actual time limit