Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Licensing of a Brick Burning, the applicant has to approach the Department of Environment (DoE) offices link

   Note: The applicant can click “offices” menu and select the nearby offices to them.

2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. Or the applicant has to download the application form from the following link
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. The authority will undergo a thorough inspection by a certified inspector to ensure that it meets the required standards.
12. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit or license.
13. The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Completed application form link
• Identification documents, such as a national ID card or passport.
• Project proposal,
• Environmental impact assessment
• Proof of ownership of the land
• Any other relevant documents as specified in the application guidelines.

Department of Environment (DoE) – Bangladesh
Headquarters
Paribesh Bhaban, E-16 Agargaon,
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Email: dg@doe.gov.bd
Phone: 88-02-222218500
Contact link
List of offices link

Note: The applicant can click “offices” menu and select the nearby offices to them.

• Any person who that intends to Apply for Licensing of a Brick Burning is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

• The validity of brick burning license is usually up to five years, and needs to be renewed periodically.

• Application form link

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• The entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Name of the firm
• Address
• TIN

• In Bangladesh, a Brick Burning license is a permit issued by the Department of Environment (DoE) that allows individuals or companies to operate a brick kiln for the production of bricks.

• Brick kilns are an important part of the construction industry in Bangladesh, as they are used to produce bricks for building homes, schools, and other structures. However, brick burning can have a significant impact on the environment, including air pollution, deforestation, and the release of greenhouse gases.
• To mitigate these impacts, the DoE requires brick kiln operators to obtain a license and comply with environmental regulations. These regulations include limits on the amount of fuel that can be used for firing the kiln, requirements for the management of waste and emissions, and monitoring of air and water quality. The license ensures that brick kilns are operated in an environmentally sustainable manner and that the health and wellbeing of communities and the environment are protected.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

• It's important to note that brick burning is a significant contributor to air pollution and deforestation in Bangladesh. Therefore, it's essential to ensure that the applicant’s brick kiln operates in an environmentally sustainable manner to protect the health and well being of the community and the environment.