FRESH ISSUANCE OF LICENSE FOR EXPLOSIVE IMPORTING
BY WATER OR LAND (FORM 17)
The fresh issuance of licenses for importing explosives by water or land is governed by the Petroleum Act 2016 and the Petroleum Rules 1937 (amended in 2010). These regulations ensure safe and regulated handling of hazardous materials, outlining procedures and requirements for obtaining licenses while emphasizing safety and environmental protection. Together, they create a robust framework for compliance with national safety standards and international best practices.
Issuing Authority
Name : Department of Explosives
Address : Commissionerate Building Campus (12th floor) Segunbagicha, Dhaka-1215 Bangladesh
Email : dhaka@explosives.gov.bd Website : www.explosives.gov.bd
Required list of all documents
1. Application Letter [Own Organization Pad]
2. Explosives Storage Licenses [Original copy duly attested by a First-Class Gazetted officer]
3. Form 6 [Filled-up & signed]
4. Prior Permission Letter [Before opening a L/C]
5. L/C (Letter of Credit) [Original]
6. Invoice [Original]
7. Bill of lading [Original]
8. Packing List [Original]
9. Certificate of Origin [Original]
10. Test Certificate [Third party Inspection Certificate by BIVAC etc.]
Step by step all process
Step 1 Application Form Collection and Submission: Begin by obtaining the prescribed application form from the official website or the concerned office. Make the required payment and collect the Treasury Challan as proof. Complete the application form and submit it along with the Treasury Challan and other necessary documents to the relevant authority.
Step 2 Obtaining the Prior Permission Letter: Before opening a Letter of Credit (L/C), receive a Prior Permission Letter from the authority.
Step 3 Resubmitting the Application with L/C Paper: After obtaining the Prior Permission Letter, submit the application again, this time including the L/C paper and any additional required documents.
Step 4 Document Verification and License Issuance: The authority reviews all submitted documents. If everything is in order, the license is issued. Finally, applicant collect the license
Fee Schedule
Application Examine fee = 1000 BDT
License fee =10000 BDT
Official time limit
- 15 days for prior permission
- 7 days for Duty Imposition after submission of the Application
Actual time limit