Setting up a factory in Bangladesh is a lengthy and time-consuming process. It requires a long list of licenses, certificates, and other documents. Also, it is difficult for entrepreneurs and investors to access required information and support under one roof. Private investment has been targeted to be made by a number of established and emerging manufacturing industries in several prominent sectors. These sectors are: readymade garments (RMG), food processing, pharmaceuticals, and leather and footwear. The investors—both local and foreign—need access to relevant information on licensing, registration and certification, particularly related to four types of compliance issues, namely building safety, fire safety, labour safety, and environmental safety. If the information were easily accessible to the investors, that would have helped them a lot in the process of initiating their businesses. It is hoped that this report will be useful for investors and entrepreneurs where the study will work as a one-stop resource to facilitate essential access to a range of compliance related information and support for setting up factories in the above-mentioned sectors. The objective of this report is to present the institutional, operational and legal requirements for setting up a factory in Bangladesh.
Authors: Khondaker Golam Moazzem and Helen Mashiyat Preoty
Publication period: September 2022