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How to Obtain an Environmental Clearance Certificate in Bangladesh

An Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) is a regulatory requirement for industrial projects in Bangladesh, mandated by the Environmental Conservation Act, 1995 and the Environment Conservation Rules, 1997. It reflects the constitutional duty under Article 18(A) to protect the environment and preserve natural resources, and confirms that a project meets environmental standards.

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Industry categories

Industries are classified according to their environmental impact into four categories: Green (lowest impact), Orange A, Orange B, and Red (highest impact). The category determines the depth of assessment required and how often the certificate must be renewed.

Issuing authority and timeline

The certificate is issued under the Ministry of Environment and Forests, through the Department of Environment. Processing varies considerably with the project's category and complexity, with an estimated timeline of around one to five months.

Green-category industries renew their certificate every three years, while all other categories renew annually.

Fees

Initial issuance fees are scaled to the size of the investment, ranging from roughly BDT 1,500 to BDT 50,000 for investments between BDT 1 crore and BDT 50 crore, and up to about BDT 100,000 for investments above BDT 50 crore. Renewal fees are lower, from around BDT 375 to BDT 12,500 in the same investment band and up to about BDT 25,000 for the largest investments.