How to obtain Environment Clearance Certificate in Bangladesh
A critical element toward sustainable economic growth is industrialization. However, environmental contamination such as soil, water, and air pollution may also result from industrialization. To lessen the negative effects of industrialization, the government of Bangladesh thus promotes environmental management. In order to protect the environment and reducing pollution, it passed the Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act of 1995 and the Environment Conservation Rules of 1997. Article 18 A of the Bangladeshi constitution has been incorporated, stating that the government will work to preserve and safeguard the natural resources, biodiversity, wetlands, forests, and wildlife for the current and future generations.
All industrial sites are categorized into one of the following with respect to their project and impact on the environment:
Green
Orange A
Orange B
Red
The frequency of the license renewal depends on the category of the industry. Green category is required to renew their license every three years and rest of the category is required to renew their license every year. The Environment clearance certificate is issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
Documents Required
- Original NOC from local Authority
- Project profile from containing project details
- Layout plan
- Cadastral/Cadaster map with Dagan and Kothiya
- BIDA registration
- Rent Agreement or Document of Land ownership (whichever applies)
- Treasury Challan for fee payment
- Time Required