Environmental, Fire Safety, Solar and Licensing Consultancy
Environmental clearance, handled from site to certificate.
Green Agency Bangladesh Ltd guides industries and developers through the Department of Environment (DoE) Environmental Clearance Certificate process under the Environment Conservation Rules, 2023. We also prepare fire safety plans, design solar power systems and handle government licensing, so one team covers your approvals, safety and clean energy.
About us
Compliance that does not slow down your investment.
Every new industrial unit, expansion and development project in Bangladesh needs environmental approval before it can build, connect utilities or start production. The rules are detailed, and a file that is incomplete or wrongly categorised can cost months.
Green Agency Bangladesh Ltd manages the whole file with the Department of Environment: categorisation, studies, monitoring, application, follow-up and renewal. Beyond the ECC, we also handle fire safety plans, solar design and licensing, with one team and one timeline.
Vision
A Bangladesh where every industry and development project grows in line with environmental law, is safe for the people who work in it, and runs on clean energy.
Mission
To give businesses one trusted partner for environmental clearance, fire safety, clean energy and licensing, so approvals and safe operations do not delay investment.
Services
Four practice areas, one trusted partner.
Each practice area can be taken alone or combined, with one team and one timeline.
Practice area 1
Environmental Clearance and Compliance
ECC from DoE, from category check to renewal.
See detailsPractice area 2
Fire Safety Planning
Fire safety drawings, plan booklets and authority approval.
See detailsPractice area 3
Solar System Design and Consultancy
Solar feasibility, design, approvals and commissioning support.
See detailsPractice area 4
Licensing and Technical Consultancy
Licences and approvals for industrial and commercial establishments.
See detailsPractice area 1
Environmental Clearance and Compliance
Our core practice. We take your project from category check to ECC and renewal under the Environment Conservation Rules, 2023.
Project categorisation
We match your activity to Schedule 1 of the Rules and confirm whether it is Green, Yellow, Orange or Red, which fixes your route and fees.
Location Clearance Certificate
For Yellow, Orange and Red projects we prepare and file the site clearance that must be in hand before construction and utility connections.
IEE and EIA reports
Initial Environmental Examination for Orange projects, and full Environmental Impact Assessment with a management plan for Red projects.
Environmental monitoring
Baseline sampling and analysis of ambient air, surface water, groundwater and noise around your site.
ETP and pollution-control review
We review effluent treatment plant design and other control measures against DoE standards before you file.
Filing, follow-up and renewal
Online application, fee payment, answers to DoE queries, site inspections, hearings, and timely renewal of your certificate.
Practice area 2
Fire Safety Planning
We help buildings, factories and petroleum installations plan for fire before it happens: from project study and drawings to the Fire Safety Plan booklet and approval from the concerned authority. We also provide emergency response training and periodic fire audits.
Project study and BOQ
We study the whole project, then prepare the Bill of Quantities so the work can be priced and procured clearly.
Fire detection system drawings
Detection and alarm system (FDS) drawings for every building and area of the facility.
Fire protection system drawings
Fire protection system (FPS) drawings covering the hydrants, extinguishers, pumps and water supply your project needs.
Firefighting and suppression drawings
Drawings for firefighting and suppression systems, including those for electrical substations inside buildings.
Fire Safety Plan booklet
A complete Fire Safety Plan booklet prepared to NFPA standards, with escape routes, assembly points and emergency procedures.
Approval from the authority
We prepare the file and follow up with the concerned authority until every requirement is met and approval is issued.
Practice area 3
Solar System Design and Consultancy
From the first feasibility check to commissioning, we design rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems that cut energy cost and carbon, and we support the approvals they need.
Feasibility and site assessment
Roof or land survey, shading, load profile and expected energy yield.
System design
On-grid, off-grid or hybrid sizing, layout, single-line diagram and bill of quantities.
Financial analysis
Cost, savings and payback against your tariff, so the investment decision is clear.
Approvals and net metering support
Applications to the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA) and the power utility, including net metering where it applies.
Procurement support
Technical specifications, vendor comparison and bid evaluation.
Supervision and commissioning
Checking installation quality, testing, handover and performance monitoring.
Practice area 4
Licensing and Technical Consultancy
Licensing and technical consultancy for industrial and commercial establishments. We prepare the file, deal with the concerned office and follow up until the licence, approval or renewal is issued. Authorities we work with:
Department of Environment (DoE)
Environmental clearance and related approvals.
Department of Explosives
Licences for storing and handling petroleum, gas and other explosive substances.
Office of the Chief Electrical Inspector (OCEI)
Electrical installation approvals, inspection and licences.
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)
Licences and approvals for energy sector activities.
Office of the Chief Inspector of Boilers
Boiler registration, inspection and certification.
Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD)
Fire safety clearance and licence.
Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE)
Factory and establishment licence and registration.
One team, one timeline
A new factory, depot or building can have its ECC, fire safety plan, solar system and licences planned together, with one schedule and one point of contact.
The ECC process
Nine steps from first idea to renewed certificate.
Green projects skip the Location Clearance and the environmental study. Yellow, Orange and Red projects follow the full route. DoE decisions typically take 60 to 90 days, depending on project complexity.
Categorise the project
Match the activity to Schedule 1 of ECR 2023. The category sets the route, studies and review.
Location Clearance
Yellow, Orange and Red projects apply first for site clearance with land papers and layout plan.
Environmental study
IEE with management plan for Orange. Full EIA, DoE Terms of Reference and management plan for Red.
Baseline monitoring
Measure ambient air, surface water, groundwater and noise, and report the results.
Pollution-control design
Prepare the ETP design and waste, air and noise controls that meet the Rules.
Apply online
Submit the file through the DoE ECC portal and pay the prescribed fee by chalan.
DoE review and inspection
DoE examines the file, may inspect the site and raise queries. Red projects also face a public hearing.
Receive the ECC
DoE issues the certificate with its conditions and validity period.
Comply and renew
Run the approved controls, file periodic compliance reports and renew before the certificate expires.
Government fees
ECC fees depend on your project's investment size.
Amounts in BDT, as reported for Schedule 7 of ECR 2023. Our consultancy charges are quoted separately after we review your project.
| Investment amount | ECC fee (BDT) | Renewal fee (BDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lakh to 5 lakh | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| 5 lakh to 10 lakh | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| 10 lakh to 50 lakh | 10,000 | 5,000 |
| 50 lakh to 1 crore | 20,000 | 10,000 |
| 1 crore to 5 crore | 40,000 | 20,000 |
| 5 crore to 20 crore | 80,000 | 40,000 |
| 20 crore to 50 crore | 1,60,000 | 80,000 |
| 50 crore to 100 crore | 2,40,000 | 1,20,000 |
| 100 crore to 200 crore | 4,00,000 | 2,00,000 |
| 200 crore to 500 crore | 6,00,000 | 3,00,000 |
| 500 crore to 1,000 crore | 8,00,000 | 4,00,000 |
| 1,000 crore to 20,000 crore | 10,00,000 | 5,00,000 |
| Above 20,000 crore | 15,00,000 | 7,50,000 |
Rules and fees change by notification. We confirm them against current DoE notices before every filing.
Leadership
The people behind Green Agency Bangladesh.
One team, one timeline
A single point of contact manages every step with DoE.
Rules-first approach
Files prepared to the current Environment Conservation Rules, 2023.
Plain-language updates
You always know what DoE has asked for and what happens next.
Support after approval
Renewal reminders and compliance reporting keep your ECC valid.
Contact
Tell us about your project and get a clear route to your approvals.
Share your activity, location and investment size. We will tell you the likely category, the documents you need and a realistic timeline, at no charge for the first consultation.