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Energy Law in Bangladesh

The energy sector is among the most heavily regulated in Bangladesh, overseen by the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources through the Power Division, Power Cell, SREDA and the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission. FM Consulting International helps investors establish and operate energy businesses within this framework, from incorporation through to securing sector-specific licences.

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The regulatory landscape

Energy businesses must navigate a substantial body of law, including the Electricity Act 2018, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission Act 2003, the SREDA Act 2012, the Bangladesh Gas Act 2010 and the Gas Cylinder Rules 1991.

We advise across this framework and on the role of the various regulatory organs, so that clients understand both the approvals they need and the bodies that grant them.

From formation to licence

We assist with company incorporation and the registration of branch and liaison offices, drafting the memorandum and articles of association, obtaining name clearance and preparing incorporation documents. We handle TIN and VAT registration, trade licences, import and export certificates, factory licences and environmental clearance.

We then secure the energy-specific licences a project requires, such as captive power plant (CPP) and LPG licences. The firm serves both larger corporate structures and smaller investors, noting that partnerships are available only to domestic investors.