Trade, Competition& Regulation
Regulation,navigated with clarity.
Regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh: licensing, customs, tax, competition and trade, including the changes that follow Bangladesh’s graduation from least developed country status.
Trade, Competition and Regulation
Regulation in Bangladesh touches every stage of a business, from the first licence to the last shipment. We keep clients compliant, defend them when authorities act, and prepare them for the trade changes ahead.
- Areas
- Licensing, customs, VAT, tax, competition
- Authorities
- NBR, Bangladesh Competition Commission, sector regulators
- Outlook
- Trade planning for LDC graduation
- Published guides
- 76 insights in this field
As regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh, we advise on sector licensing, import and export registration, customs classification and valuation, VAT and supplementary duty under the Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty Act 2012, corporate tax and transfer pricing, and investigations and enforcement by regulators.
We also advise on competition law before the Bangladesh Competition Commission and on trade agreements, preferences and market access as Bangladesh graduates from least developed country status, helping exporters and investors plan for the changes in tariffs, rules of origin and support measures.
How we work
How an engagement runs.
The same disciplined approach applies whether the matter is urgent or long-running.
Assess
We start with the decision you face, the documents and the deadlines, and confirm conflicts before any advice is given. Our regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh then set out the realistic options in writing.
Plan
A written scope, timetable and fee basis follow, with one responsible lawyer. Approvals, filings and counterparties are mapped so that nothing in Bangladesh or abroad is left to chance.
Act
The team drafts, negotiates, files and appears as the matter requires, bringing in specialists from other practices when the question crosses into their field.
Report
You receive clear updates on an agreed rhythm and a record of every step. When the matter closes, our regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh confirm what was achieved and what to watch next.
Capabilities
What our regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh do.
Every practice area our regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh cover, each with its own page. Search by keyword to find the right team for your matter.
ADGM FSRA Virtual Asset Regulation & Licensing
Practice area↗Anti-Corruption Compliance, Third-Party Risk & Transactional Due Diligence
Practice area↗Antitrust & Competition | Bangladesh
Practice area↗BPO & Call Centre Registration
Practice area↗BSTI Certification Mark Licensing & Import Clearances
Practice area↗Biodiversity Research, Genetic-Resource Access & Benefit-Sharing Approvals
Practice area↗Boiler Registration, Certificate-to-Use & Renewal
Practice area↗Bonded Warehouse Licensing & Entitlements
Practice area↗Business Licensing & Regulatory Approvals
Practice area↗CAAB Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Readiness
Practice area↗CITES Wildlife-Trade Permits
Practice area↗Carbon Border & Embedded-Emissions Compliance
Practice area↗Clinical-Trial Ethics & Registry Approval
Practice area↗Commodities Regulation
Practice area↗Consumer Protection in Bangladesh
Practice area↗Courier & Mailing Operator Licensing
Practice area↗Credit Rating Company Regulation in Bangladesh
Practice area↗Cultural Property Transactions & Antiquities Export
Practice area↗Customs Authorised Economic Operator Status
Practice area↗Customs C&F Agent Licensing, Renewal & Licence Change Questions
Practice area↗Customs Valuation, Tariff Classification & Transfer-Pricing Alignment
Practice area↗DFSA and DIFC Digital Assets and FinTech Authorisation
Practice area↗DLS Animal-Quarantine Import Questions for Non-Wild Animals & Animal-Origin Products
Practice area↗Diagnostic X-Ray & Radiation Facility Licensing
Practice area↗E-Waste Producer Responsibility & Electronics Take-Back
Practice area↗Economic Sanctions and Export Controls
Practice area↗Explosives Licensing & Controls
Practice area↗Export Licensing & Market Access
Practice area↗Food Grain Licensing
Practice area↗Foreign Investment Screening & National Security Review
Practice area↗Foreign Subsidies & State-Backed Investment Review
Practice area↗Government Contract Performance, Variations & Claims
Practice area↗Insurance Broker Licensing
Practice area↗International Rail-Freight Consignment & Successive-Carrier Architecture
Practice area↗International Trade | Bangladesh & Cross-Border
Practice area↗LPG Distribution & Petroleum Licensing
Practice area↗Life Sciences, Healthcare & Pharma Regulation
Practice area↗Marine Fishing-Vessel Licensing
Practice area↗Maritime, Shipping and Admiralty
Practice area↗Money Changer Category & Licence-Condition Questions
Practice area↗Multijurisdictional Merger Control Coordination
Practice area↗Multilateral Development Bank Procurement & Integrity Compliance
Practice area↗NBFI Licensing & Compliance
Practice area↗Offshore Banking Unit Licensing & Board Governance
Practice area↗Pesticide Product Registration & Commercial Licensing
Practice area↗Plant Quarantine Import Permits & Release Orders
Practice area↗Private Healthcare-Facility Licensing
Practice area↗Private University Establishment & Programme Approval
Practice area↗Product Safety, Quality & Recalls
Practice area↗Public Procurement Bid Strategy & Tender Documentation
Practice area↗Regulatory Investigations & Financial Crime
Practice area↗Satellite Operator Licensing
Practice area↗Securities Custodian & Depository Participant Registration
Practice area↗Seed Dealer Registration, Seed Certification & Crop-Variety Release/Registration
Practice area↗Ship Recycling Facility & Vessel-Specific Plan Authorisation
Practice area↗Submarine Cable Landing-Station Licensing
Practice area↗Tax Compliance in Bangladesh
Practice area↗UAE Central Bank Payment Services & Stored-Value Licensing
Practice area↗UAE FinTech Sandbox & Regulatory Perimeter
Practice area↗UAE Virtual-Asset AML, CFT and Travel Rule Compliance
Practice area↗VARA Virtual Asset Service Provider Licensing in Dubai
Practice area↗Insights
Current law, clearly explained.
Source-checked guides written by our regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh, updated for the 2026 changes to Bangladeshi law.
2026
Derecho sectorial en Bangladesh 2026: automoción, aeroespacial y defensa, hostelería y turismo
2026
Energy Arbitration in Bangladesh 2026: Power, Gas and LNG Disputes, Price Reviews and Enforcement
2026
Liquor License in Bangladesh 2026: Bar Licences, Permits, Fees and Penalties
2026
Air Quality Regulations in Bangladesh: Rules, Kilns, Vehicles and Enforcement in 2026
2026
Abnormal Price Competition Law in Bangladesh 2026: Syndicates, Price Gouging and Hoarding
2026
Pharmaceutical Company Registration in Bangladesh 2026: DGDA Licences, Product Registration, Pricing and LDC Graduation
2026
Bonded Warehouse in Bangladesh 2026: Licences, General Bond, Audits and Reforms
2026
Bangladesh Trade Agreements in 2026: SAFTA, APTA, the Japan EPA, the US Deal and LDC Graduation
2026
EPC Contracts in Bangladesh (2026): FIDIC, O&M, G2G Projects and Contractor Debarment
2026
Incoterms in Bangladesh 2026: Risk, Insurance, LCs and Proforma Invoice Disputes
2026
Anti-Dumping and Trade Remedies in Bangladesh 2026: Petitions, Foreign Cases, GSP Origin and Sanctions
2026
WTO Impact on Bangladesh Trade: LDC Graduation, Trade Disputes and the CISG in 2026
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People
Your trade team.
The partners and regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh who lead this work.
Practice directory
Every trade, competition and regulation practice.
Our regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh cover 76 specialist practices. Each page below explains how the work runs in Bangladesh, the questions clients ask first and the 2026 rules that apply.
- ADGM FSRA Virtual Asset Regulation and LicensingLegal advice for Bangladeshi founders, financial groups, diaspora entrepreneurs and investors on virtual asset regulation in Abu Dhabi Global Market, covering FSRA licensing for exchanges, brokers, custodians and token issuers, governance and AML expectations, and the Bangladesh foreign exchange and regulatory questions for founders and investors.
- Anti-Corruption Compliance, Third-Party Risk and Transactional Due Diligence in BangladeshAnti-corruption compliance advice for companies operating in or investing into Bangladesh, covering bribery risk assessments, policies and training, vetting of agents, distributors and contractors, due diligence in acquisitions and joint ventures, Anti-Corruption Commission enquiries and overlapping foreign laws such as the FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
- Antitrust and Competition Law in BangladeshAntitrust and competition advice for companies doing business in Bangladesh, covering the Competition Act 2012, cartel and abuse of dominance risk, merger approvals, dawn raids, Bangladesh Competition Commission proceedings, compliance programmes and coordinated multi-country reviews for regional and global groups.
- BPO and Call Centre Registration in BangladeshLegal support for setting up and running a BPO or call centre in Bangladesh, covering company formation, BTRC licensing, Invest Bangladesh and Hi-Tech Park options, data protection, client contracts, export earnings, tax incentives, night-shift employment and the compliance that overseas clients expect.
- BSEC Compliance for Listed Companies in BangladeshLegal advice on BSEC compliance for companies listed on the Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges, their boards, sponsors and investors, covering corporate governance, disclosure, dividends, director shareholding, insider trading, takeovers, enquiries and penalties under the current securities framework and the 2026 reforms.
- BSTI Certification Mark Licensing and Import Clearances in BangladeshLegal support on BSTI certification for local manufacturers, importers, brand owners and retailers in Bangladesh, covering certification mark licences, mandatory product lists, import clearance at ports, testing disputes, labelling and weights and measures rules, renewals, mobile court actions and appeals.
- Battery Passport and Product Due-Diligence Records for Bangladeshi BusinessesBattery passport and due diligence advice for Bangladeshi battery manufacturers, assemblers, electric vehicle and solar businesses, importers and exporters, covering the EU Batteries Regulation, supplier data, raw material due diligence, recycled content, labelling, end-of-life obligations and the contracts that make compliant records possible.
- Biodiversity Research, Genetic-Resource Access and Benefit Sharing Approvals in BangladeshAdvice for universities, research institutes, pharmaceutical, agricultural and cosmetics companies on biodiversity research, genetic resource access and benefit sharing in Bangladesh, covering the Biodiversity Act 2017, prior informed consent, material transfer agreements, sample export permits and the intellectual property that results.
- Boiler Registration, Certificate to Use and Renewal in BangladeshPractical legal support on boiler registration in Bangladesh for factories, textile mills, power plants, hospitals and processors, covering the Boiler Act 2022, certificates to use, renewal inspections, imported and second-hand boilers, operator certification, factory sales and responses to accidents or enforcement.
- Bonded Warehouse Licensing and Entitlements in BangladeshLegal support for garment exporters, textile mills and deemed exporters on bonded warehouse licensing in Bangladesh, from new licences, entitlement and utilisation declarations to renewals, bond audits, show cause notices, suspension, penalty proceedings and appeals before customs authorities and the Appellate Tribunal.
- Business Licensing & Regulatory Approvals in BangladeshBusiness licensing and regulatory approvals in Bangladesh for local companies, foreign investors, start-ups and growing groups: we map the trade licence, tax and VAT registrations, site permits and sector licences a plan needs, then sequence the filings so operations can start lawfully.
- Buying House Registration in BangladeshLegal support with buying house registration in Bangladesh for sourcing agents, merchandising firms and foreign brands, covering company formation, Department of Textiles registration, trade body membership, IRC and ERC, commission flows, foreign exchange rules, tax and ongoing renewals and compliance with buyer and regulatory requirements.
- CAAB Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Readiness in BangladeshAir operator certificate readiness for new airlines, charter, cargo and helicopter operators in Bangladesh: we help sponsors structure the company, prepare for the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh certification process, document aircraft leases and keep economic and safety approvals aligned through to launch.
- CITES Wildlife-Trade Permits in BangladeshWildlife trade permits for exporters, importers, collectors, zoos and researchers moving CITES-listed animals, plants or products into or out of Bangladesh: we identify the listing, prepare permit applications with the Forest Department, coordinate customs clearance and respond when shipments are detained or seized.
- Carbon Border & Embedded-Emissions Compliance for Bangladesh ExportersCarbon border and embedded-emissions compliance for Bangladeshi manufacturers, exporters and their foreign buyers: we explain how the EU CBAM and similar regimes reach producers here, structure emissions data sharing, review supply contracts and help protect market access in Europe and the UK as reporting rules tighten.
- Chemicals Regulation, REACH/GHS and Global Product Stewardship in BangladeshPractical chemicals regulation advice for Bangladeshi manufacturers, importers, dye and textile suppliers and exporters, covering local import and handling controls, EU REACH and GHS obligations, safety data sheets, restricted substances and product stewardship contracts with buyers and suppliers in every market you sell to.
- Clinical-Trial Ethics & Registry Approval in BangladeshClinical trial approvals in Bangladesh for pharmaceutical companies, foreign sponsors, contract research organisations, hospitals and investigators: we map ethics committee review, DGDA authorisation, trial registration, investigational product imports, consent documents and data protection, and keep studies compliant from protocol to close-out.
- Commodities Regulation in BangladeshCommodities regulation in Bangladesh for importers, traders, processors, distributors and financiers of food, fuel, fertiliser, metals and other essential goods: we advise on licensing, storage and pricing controls, competition risk, hedging, trade finance and practical responses to government enforcement campaigns.
- Consumer Protection in BangladeshConsumer protection advice in Bangladesh for manufacturers, importers, retailers, e-commerce platforms and service providers of all sizes: we review labelling, pricing, advertising and terms, build complaint handling that works, and defend businesses facing DNCRP proceedings, mobile courts, product claims and reputational pressure.
- Courier & Mailing Operator Licensing in BangladeshMailing operator and courier licensing in Bangladesh for parcel delivery companies, e-commerce logistics providers, international express carriers and their local partners: we advise on licence categories, applications, renewals, customs procedures, data protection and enforcement, so that delivery networks can grow lawfully.
- Credit Rating Company Regulation in BangladeshCredit rating company regulation in Bangladesh for rating agencies, their investors and foreign technical partners, and for issuers, banks and borrowers who rely on ratings: we advise on BSEC registration, governance, methodologies, conflicts of interest, Bangladesh Bank recognition, inspections and rating disputes.
- Cross-Border Waste Shipment and Circular-Materials Compliance in BangladeshWaste shipment and circular materials advice for Bangladeshi recyclers, steel and paper mills, textile waste traders, exporters of recovered materials and foreign suppliers, covering the Basel Convention, import and export controls, environmental permits, ship recycling, EU waste export rules, contracts and enforcement.
- Cultural Property Transactions & Antiquities Export in BangladeshCultural property and antiquities advice in Bangladesh for collectors, families, galleries, auction houses, museums and foreign buyers: we review provenance and title, explain export restrictions under the Antiquities Act 1968, structure sales, loans and exhibitions, and act in heritage disputes and repatriation claims.
- Customs & Trade Compliance in BangladeshCustoms and trade compliance advice for importers, exporters, manufacturers, project sponsors and logistics operators in Bangladesh: we handle tariff classification, valuation, exemptions, bonded warehouse and duty drawback schemes, import and export controls, audits, seizures and appeals under the Customs Act 2023.
- Customs Authorised Economic Operator Status in BangladeshPractical legal support in Dhaka for importers, exporters, manufacturers and logistics businesses seeking Authorised Economic Operator status from Bangladesh Customs, from eligibility review and evidence preparation through validation, conditions, renewal and protecting the status after restructuring or a compliance problem.
- Customs C&F Agent Licensing, Renewal and Licence Changes in BangladeshAdvice on CF agent licensing in Bangladesh for new and established clearing and forwarding agents: eligibility and examinations, applications to the custom house, annual renewal, changes of ownership, name or address, additional stations, and responses to suspension or cancellation proceedings.
- Customs Valuation, Tariff Classification and Transfer-Pricing Alignment in BangladeshPractical legal advice on customs valuation, HS tariff classification and the alignment of import prices with transfer-pricing positions in Bangladesh, for multinational groups, manufacturers, distributors and importers facing reassessment, related-party scrutiny, audit findings, duty demands or appeals before Customs and the tribunal.
- DFSA and DIFC Digital Assets and FinTech AuthorisationLegal advice for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs, financial institutions, fintech groups and investors seeking DFSA authorisation in the Dubai International Financial Centre for digital assets, tokenisation, payments and other fintech activities, including Bangladesh foreign exchange, tax and regulatory coordination for founders, staff and investors.
- DLS Animal Quarantine Import Questions in BangladeshPractical legal advice from our Dhaka team on animal quarantine requirements for importing non-wild animals and animal-origin products into Bangladesh, including DLS import permits, veterinary health certificates, port quarantine inspection, held or rejected consignments, and contracts with overseas suppliers and logistics providers.
- Deforestation-Free Commodity Supply-Chain Due Diligence for BangladeshDeforestation-free supply chain advice for Bangladeshi exporters of wooden furniture, paper, printed products, rubber goods and leather, and for importers and traders, covering the EU Deforestation Regulation, geolocation and legality evidence, supplier contracts, buyer requirements, contracts and enforcement risk in each market.
- Diagnostic X-Ray and Radiation Facility Licensing in BangladeshPractical legal support in Dhaka with radiation facility licensing in Bangladesh for hospitals, diagnostic centres, dental clinics, veterinary practices, industrial users and equipment suppliers, covering BAERA licences, equipment import clearance, renewals, changes of ownership or premises, inspections and enforcement.
- E-Waste Producer Responsibility and Electronics Take-Back in BangladeshPractical legal advice from our Dhaka team on e-waste producer responsibility in Bangladesh for electronics manufacturers, assemblers, importers, brand owners, retailers, collectors and recyclers, covering DoE obligations, take-back and collection schemes, recycler contracts, reporting, used equipment imports and enforcement.
- Economic Sanctions and Export Controls in BangladeshEconomic sanctions and export controls advice for Bangladeshi exporters, importers, banks, shipping and technology businesses, and for foreign groups trading with Bangladesh, covering screening, blocked or delayed payments, dual-use goods, contract protections, bank enquiries, voluntary disclosures and regulatory investigations at home and abroad.
- Environmental Compliance & Environmental Law in BangladeshEnvironmental compliance advice for factories, developers, energy and infrastructure projects, lenders and investors in Bangladesh: we handle Environmental Clearance Certificates, EIA approvals, effluent and waste obligations, Department of Environment inspections, enforcement notices and Environment Court proceedings, and support buyer and lender ESG requirements.
- Explosives Licensing and Controls in BangladeshPractical legal advice from our Dhaka team on explosives licensing in Bangladesh for mining, quarrying, construction, energy, seismic survey and industrial clients, covering Department of Explosives licences for import, manufacture, storage, transport, use and sale, magazine approvals, contracts, renewals and enforcement.
- Export Licensing and Market Access for Bangladeshi ExportersPractical legal advice from our Dhaka team on export licensing and market access for Bangladeshi manufacturers, traders and service exporters, covering export registration, restricted and conditional goods, sector permits, certificates of origin, export proceeds, destination-country rules and preparation for LDC graduation.
- Factory Establishment and Licensing in BangladeshWe guide local and foreign manufacturers through factory establishment in Bangladesh: DIFE layout plan approval and factory licence, Invest Bangladesh or BEPZA registration, environmental clearance, fire, building and boiler approvals, trade licences, import registration and the compliance needed to start production and stay licensed.
- Food Grain Licensing in BangladeshPractical legal advice from our Dhaka team on food grain licensing in Bangladesh for rice and flour mills, wheat importers, wholesalers, retailers, packers and processors, covering food office licences, stock and reporting obligations, government procurement contracts, packaging rules, renewals, inspections and cancellations.
- Forced-Labour Import Controls and Supply-Chain Evidence for Bangladeshi ExportersForced labour import control advice for Bangladeshi garment, textile, leather, seafood and other exporters and their buyers, covering US detention rules, the EU Forced Labour Regulation, Canadian and other import bans, traceability evidence, supplier contracts, audits and responses when shipments are detained abroad.
- Foreign Investment Screening and National Security ReviewAdvice on foreign investment screening and national security review for transactions with a Bangladesh connection: foreign investors entering sensitive Bangladeshi sectors, and Bangladeshi groups investing in the UK, US, EU, India and other jurisdictions with screening regimes, coordinated with local counsel.
- Foreign Subsidies & State-Backed Investment Review for Bangladesh-Connected BusinessesAdvice on foreign subsidies rules and state-backed investment reviews for Bangladeshi groups, state-linked enterprises and foreign investors whose acquisitions, joint ventures or public tenders in the EU and other markets may trigger scrutiny of tax, finance and other government support received at home.
- Government Contract Performance, Variations and Claims in BangladeshGovernment contract advice for contractors, suppliers and consultants working for Bangladeshi ministries, agencies and state-owned enterprises, covering contract administration, variations, extensions of time, delayed payments, liquidated damages, guarantee calls, termination, claims, adjudication, arbitration, court proceedings and recovery of sums due.
- Insurance Broker Licensing in BangladeshLegal advice for local and international businesses seeking to operate as an insurance broker in Bangladesh, covering the non-life broker framework under the Insurance Act 2010, IDRA licensing, corporate structure, foreign participation, remuneration and the ongoing compliance obligations that follow a licence.
- International Airline Alliance, Codeshare and Interline Agreements in BangladeshCodeshare, interline and alliance advice for Bangladeshi airlines, foreign carriers serving Bangladesh and aviation investors, covering CAAB and ministry approvals, traffic rights under air services agreements, commercial and revenue terms, competition law, passenger liability, data, safety audits, settlement and disputes between partner airlines.
- International Rail Freight Consignment and Successive-Carrier Structuring in BangladeshLegal advice on international rail freight to and from Bangladesh, covering consignment notes and through transport documents, liability across successive carriers, interchange with Indian Railways, customs and transit, multimodal logistics contracts and cargo claims for shippers, forwarders, logistics operators and their insurers.
- International Trade Lawyers in BangladeshPractical advice on international trade law for businesses importing into or exporting from Bangladesh, covering import and export registration, customs, trade finance, sanctions and export controls, preferential market access after LDC graduation, trade remedies and cross-border commercial and payment disputes.
- LPG Distribution and Petroleum Licensing in BangladeshLegal advice for importers, bottlers, LPG distribution companies, autogas operators, filling stations, dealers and investors on BERC licensing, explosives and storage approvals, safety, environmental clearance, pricing, dealership agreements, acquisitions and regulatory disputes and safety incidents in Bangladesh's petroleum sector.
- Life Sciences, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Regulation in BangladeshAdvice on pharmaceutical regulation and healthcare law in Bangladesh for manufacturers, importers, distributors, medical device companies, hospitals, clinics, digital health businesses and investors, covering DGDA licensing, product registration, pricing, promotion, clinical research, patient data, transactions and enforcement action.
- Marine Fishing Vessel Licensing in BangladeshLegal advice for fishing vessel owners, operators, deep-sea fishing companies, investors, financiers and seafood exporters on licensing under the Marine Fisheries Act 2020, vessel registration and import, crew and safety rules, seasonal bans, export compliance, enforcement action and commercial disputes in Bangladesh's marine fisheries sector.
- Maritime, Shipping and Admiralty Lawyers in BangladeshAdvice and representation for shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, P&I clubs, insurers, banks, shipyards, ship recyclers and traders on maritime regulation, shipping contracts and admiralty claims in Bangladesh, including ship arrest and release, cargo and charterparty disputes, collisions, crew claims, finance and enforcement.
- Medical Devices, Diagnostics & International Market Access in BangladeshWe advise manufacturers, importers, distributors, hospitals and investors on bringing medical devices and diagnostics to market in Bangladesh, and on taking Bangladesh-made products to overseas markets, covering classification, registration, import, distribution, clinical evidence, quality obligations, post-market duties and disputes.
- Money Changer Licensing and Licence Conditions in BangladeshLegal advice for money changer businesses, applicants, hotels, travel and tourism operators and investors on Bangladesh Bank licence categories, application and renewal, licence conditions, premises and ownership changes, anti-money laundering obligations, inspections, show-cause notices, suspension, cancellation and restoration of licences.
- Multijurisdictional Merger Control Coordination for Bangladesh-Connected DealsAdvice on merger control for global and regional transactions with a Bangladesh dimension, covering filing analysis under the Competition Act 2012, coordination with filings in India, the EU, the UK, China and other markets, sector regulator approvals, timing, gun-jumping risk and remedies.
- Multilateral Development Bank Procurement and Integrity Compliance in BangladeshMultilateral development bank procurement advice for contractors, suppliers and consultants pursuing World Bank, ADB, AIIB and other donor-financed contracts in Bangladesh: eligibility, integrity declarations, conflicts of interest, agents, joint ventures and audit rights, handled before the bid goes in and through contract performance.
- NBFI Licensing and Compliance in BangladeshNBFI licensing and compliance advice for sponsors, foreign investors, boards and management of finance companies in Bangladesh: licence applications to Bangladesh Bank under the Finance Company Act 2023, fit and proper approvals, capital planning, AML controls and ongoing supervisory reporting and change of control approvals.
- Offshore Banking Unit Licensing and Board Governance in BangladeshOffshore banking unit advice for Bangladeshi banks, their boards and foreign counterparties: Bangladesh Bank permission under the Offshore Banking Act 2024, permitted deposits and lending, segregation from onshore business, board oversight, AML controls and the documentation behind cross-border offshore transactions and inspections.
- Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility and Cross-Border Compliance in BangladeshExtended producer responsibility advice for manufacturers, brand owners, importers, retailers, online platforms and exporters in Bangladesh, covering the 2026 plastic waste guidelines, Department of Environment registration, producer responsibility organisations, packaging design and the EU, UK and other foreign packaging regimes that affect exports.
- Pesticide Product Registration and Commercial Licensing in BangladeshPesticide product registration and commercial licensing advice for agrochemical manufacturers, importers, formulators and distributors in Bangladesh: registration under the Pesticides Act 2018, bio-efficacy trials, technical committee review, labelling, import permissions, formulation plant approvals and dealer licences, from first dossier to renewal and enforcement.
- Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax & Multijurisdictional Compliance for BangladeshWe help multinational groups with Bangladesh subsidiaries, branches and economic zone units understand how the Pillar Two global minimum tax affects them, from effective tax rate modelling and incentive planning to data collection, filings, governance and coordination with advisers in every relevant jurisdiction.
- Plant Quarantine Import Permits and Release Orders in BangladeshPlant quarantine advice for importers of grain, fruit, seeds, cotton, timber, planting material and other plant products into Bangladesh: import permits, phytosanitary certificates, pest risk analysis, inspection and treatment at the port, release orders, detained consignments and disputes with suppliers, insurers and authorities.
- Private Healthcare Facility Licensing in BangladeshHealthcare facility licensing advice for private hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres, laboratories and their investors in Bangladesh: DGHS licences and renewals, building, fire, environmental and radiation approvals, staffing and equipment standards, inspections, closure orders and the legal side of opening, expanding or acquiring a facility.
- Private University Establishment and Programme Approval in BangladeshPrivate university advice for sponsors, boards of trustees, existing universities and foreign institutions in Bangladesh: establishment under the Private University Act 2010, UGC and Ministry of Education permission, trust structures, campus requirements, programme approval, accreditation, governance disputes and foreign branch campus arrangements.
- Product Safety, Quality and Recalls in BangladeshProduct safety and quality advice for manufacturers, importers, brands, retailers and online sellers in Bangladesh: mandatory standards and BSTI certification, consumer rights enforcement, food and drug regulators, mobile court actions, recalls and withdrawals, supply chain contracts and the claims that follow a defective product.
- Public Procurement Bid Strategy and Tender Documentation in BangladeshPublic procurement advice for Bangladeshi and foreign bidders on government and state-owned enterprise tenders, covering bid strategy, eligibility and qualification, joint ventures and consortia, e-GP submissions, clarifications, tender and performance securities, development partner rules, integrity risks and complaints before contract award.
- Regulatory Investigations and Financial Crime in BangladeshFinancial crime and regulatory investigations advice for companies, banks, boards and individuals in Bangladesh: Anti-Corruption Commission notices, money laundering inquiries, BFIU account freezes, Bangladesh Bank, BSEC, NBR and Competition Commission investigations, internal investigations, asset restraint and cross-border requests for evidence and asset recovery.
- SPS Food and Agricultural Market-Access Compliance in BangladeshLegal support on sanitary and phytosanitary rules and agricultural market access for Bangladeshi exporters, growers, importers, processors and foreign buyers: mapping destination-market and buyer requirements, export certification, plant and animal quarantine, food safety approvals, supplier contracts and responses to border rejections.
- Satellite Operator Licensing in BangladeshSatellite operator licensing advice for foreign and domestic satellite companies, broadband providers, VSAT and gateway operators and their investors in Bangladesh: BTRC licences, NGSO service rules, spectrum and earth station approvals, landing rights, lawful interception, data obligations, local partnerships and commercial capacity contracts.
- Securities Custodian and Depository Participant Registration in BangladeshLegal advice for banks, brokers, global custodians and investors seeking securities custodian or depository participant status in Bangladesh, covering BSEC registration, CDBL participation, ownership and control changes, ongoing compliance obligations, inspections, enforcement and the regulatory questions that follow any change in business model.
- Seed Dealer Registration, Seed Certification and Crop Variety Release in BangladeshLegal support for seed companies, breeders, importers, distributors and agribusiness investors in Bangladesh on seed dealer registration, seed certification, variety release and registration, seed imports, labelling, licensing disputes and the commercial contracts that carry new and imported varieties from trial plots to farmers across Bangladesh.
- Ship Recycling Facility and Vessel Plan Authorisation in BangladeshLegal advice for yard owners, cash buyers, shipowners, financiers and investors on ship recycling in Bangladesh, covering facility authorisation, ship recycling facility plans, vessel-specific plans, Hong Kong Convention compliance, vessel imports, environmental and labour obligations, and disputes arising before, during and after demolition.
- Submarine Cable Landing-Station Licensing in BangladeshLegal advice for cable consortia, landing-station operators, telecom investors and hyperscale network buyers on submarine cable projects in Bangladesh, covering BTRC licensing, landing rights, coastal and security clearances, capacity contracts, ownership changes, foreign investment and the disputes that can arise across a system's long operating life.
- Tax Compliance in BangladeshLegal support on tax compliance in Bangladesh for local companies, foreign-owned subsidiaries, branches, project offices and individuals, covering income tax, VAT, withholding, transfer pricing, registrations, returns, NBR audits and the changes introduced by the Finance Act 2026, so that filed positions can be defended later.
- UAE Central Bank Payment Services and Stored-Value LicensingLegal advice for fintechs, wallet providers, remittance businesses, banks and investors with Bangladesh links on UAE Central Bank licensing for retail payment services, stored value facilities and payment tokens, together with the Bangladesh Bank rules that govern the remittance corridor and partner arrangements.
- UAE FinTech Sandbox and Regulatory PerimeterUAE fintech sandbox and regulatory perimeter advice for Bangladesh-connected founders, banks and technology groups, covering DIFC, ADGM, Dubai virtual asset and federal routes, licensing questions, testing plans, and the Bangladesh foreign exchange, data and corporate issues that travel with the business.
- UAE Virtual Asset AML, CFT and Travel Rule ComplianceLegal advice for UAE-licensed virtual asset firms, banks, payment providers and investors with Bangladesh or South Asian connections on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, sanctions and travel rule compliance, from programme design and risk assessment to regulatory inspections, suspicious activity reporting and investigations.
- VARA Virtual Asset Service Provider Licensing in DubaiLegal advice for Bangladeshi founders, investors, fintech groups and diaspora entrepreneurs seeking a virtual asset service provider licence from Dubai's VARA, covering activity selection, rulebooks, governance, AML controls, corporate structuring and the Bangladesh foreign exchange, tax and regulatory questions that follow for founders and investors.
Questions
Trade, Competition and Regulation: answers.
Short answers to the questions clients ask regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh before they instruct us.
Book consultation →What licences does a new business need in Bangladesh?
Most businesses need a trade licence, tax and VAT registration and, depending on activity, import or export registration and sector licences. We map the full list for the specific business before operations start.
How are customs disputes resolved in Bangladesh?
Disputes over classification or valuation can be raised with the customs authority, taken on appeal within the revenue system and, where a point of law arises, brought before the High Court Division. Early documentation is decisive.
What does LDC graduation mean for exporters?
Graduation from least developed country status will change some trade preferences and support measures. Exporters should review tariff exposure, rules of origin and contracts so that the transition is planned rather than sudden.
Does Bangladesh have a competition law?
Yes. The Competition Act 2012 prohibits anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance and is enforced by the Bangladesh Competition Commission. Distribution and pricing arrangements should be reviewed against it.
Can regulatory lawyers in Bangladesh help with tax audits?
Yes. We advise on income tax and VAT audits, prepare responses and evidence, negotiate with the authorities and take appeals or High Court proceedings where an assessment is wrong.
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