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Import License for Narcotics Drug

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Procedure NameImport License for Narcotics Drug
Description

Terminology                                                    : License

Renewal Frequency of the License          : Annual

Issuing Ministry                                             : Ministry of Home Affairs

Incumbent Office                                           : Name: Department of Narcotics Control (DNC)

  Address: 441, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka-1208.

  Phone: +88-02-8870011, 8870012

  E-mail: dgdncbd@gmail.com

  Website: www.dnc.gov.bd

 

Issuance of Import License for Narcotics Drug

Serial

Required documents

Remarks

1

A prescribed Application form of the Department of Narcotics control

Original copy

2

Recommendation from the Directorate of Drug Administration

A copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazetted officer

3

Trade License

A copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazetted officer

4

Treasury Challan

Main copy received from Bangladesh Bank

5

Drug Manufacturing License

A copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazetted officer

6

Drug Manufacturing Annexure

A copy issued by the Chief Controller of Import and Export Office (CCI&E)

7

Import Registration Certificate

A copy issued by the Chief Controller of Import and Export Office (CCI&E)

8

TIN Certificate

A copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazetted officer

9

Bio-data, an Academic certificate, a Pharmacists certificate, appointment letter of the appointed pharmacist of the factory

A copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazetted officer and the regional officer

10

Police Clearance Certificate

From the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) or from regional Police Station (Thana)

11

Recommendation from the Sub-Regional Office

Original

12

Recommendation from the Regional Office

Original

 

Process Steps

Step 1

Collection of the Application form from Department of Narcotics Control Office or website

Step 2

Applicant fills in the Form 5 (1) and an official letter in Company Letter Head addressed to the Director General of Narcotics Control

Step 3

Submission of the Application with the entire required document at the Head Office (HQ/Sub-region at Office of Narcotics Control

Step 4

Sub-regional Officer verifies the entire document and sends it for Police Clearance

Step 5

After getting the Police Clearance Certificate, Sub-regional Officer sends the Application along with the documents to the Head Quarter of Narcotics Control with recommendation.

Step 6

Based on the recommendation given by the Sub-regional Officer, Head Quarter of Narcotics Control decides whether to give License to the applicant or not.

Step 7

A letter is issued from the Head Quarter of Narcotics Control if the Applicant gets the approval.

Step 8

The Applicant deposits License fee at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank and collects a copy of Treasury Challan.

Step 9

The Applicant then have to submit the Copy of Treasury Challan at the Sub-regional Office

Step 10

Sub-regional Office then issues the License.

                                                    

Process Map

 

 

Renewal of Import License for Narcotics Drug

Serial

Required documents

Remarks

1

Drug License from Drug Administrattion

Updated copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazette officer

2

Income Tax Certificate

Updated copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazette officer

3

Import License of the Narcotics Drug

Expired copy of the previously issued License

4

Trade License

Updated copy of the original duly attested by a First Class gazette officer

5

Drug Manufacturing Annexure

Updated copy of the original duly attested by the Department of Narcotics Control

6

Updated copy of Import Registration Certificate

Updated copy of the original duly issued by the Chief Controller of Imports and Exporters (CCI&E)

7

Treasury Chalan

Main copy received from Bangladesh Bank

8

Any other documents that enhance the credibility of the information

If required

 

Process Steps

Step 1

Application in Company’s official letter head addressed to the Director General of Narcotics Control office

Step 2

Submission of the Application with the required documents at the Sub-region at Office of Narcotics Control

Step 3

Sub-regional Officer verifies all the documents and gives approval.

Step 4

The Applicant deposits renewal fees at Bangladesh Bank or designated branches of Sonali Bank and collects copy of the Treasury Challan

Step 5

The Applicant then has to submit the Copy of Treasury Challan at the Sub-regional Office

Step 6

Sub-regional Office then issues the renewed License.

                                                    

General Information

Legal Basis of the License: Narcotics Control Act 1990 (Amendment up to 2004)

The Nature of the License: Sector Specific

The purpose of the license: Operational License

Territorial Scope of the License: Regional

Eligibility Criteria to Obtain the License:  Trade License & Drug Manufacturing License

Information Availability:    

  • Written procedures are easily accessible by the public
  • Forms are not available online
  • There is a Help Desk in the incumbent offices
CategoryDepartment of Narcotics Control (DNC)

The following form/s are used in this procedure
TitleDescriptionCreated DateUpdated DateIssued By
This application form will be required for Import or Export License/NOC of Narcotics Drug. The relevant agency is Ministry of Home affairs where the form needs to be submitted.17-02-201509-10-2017 This is Dowload File
This procedure applies to the following measures
NameMeasure TypeAgencyDescriptionCommentsLegal DocumentValidity ToMeasure Class
Restriction to only certain types of businessRestriction Beer & wine of all category (H.S. Heading No. 22.03 to 22.06 and all H.S. Code classifiable under this heading) shall be importable only by foreign exchange earning hotels as per conditions of sub-para (1). In special cases, such items may be imported with approval of Ministry of Commerce & prior permission from Chief Controller subject to specified conditions; however, in all cases of import of beer & alcoholic drinks, concerned importer shall firstly obtain licence/permission from the Director General, Narcotics Control Department.Restriction to only certain types of businessImport Policy Order 2015-1830-06-2018Good