How to set up a Steel & Metal business in Bangladesh
We advise steel mills, re-rolling units, fabricators and metal traders on factory approvals, environmental clearance, BSTI certification, raw-material import and supply contracts.
The backbone of construction and infrastructure
Bangladesh’s steel industry supplies reinforcing bars, sections and sheets for a booming construction sector, using imported scrap, billets and recycled ship steel.
Steel production is energy-intensive and environmentally sensitive, and key products such as reinforcing bars must carry the BSTI certification mark.
Key steps to get started
Company Formation
Incorporate with RJSC and obtain a trade licence, e-TIN and BIN.
Site & Utilities
Industrial land with large power and gas connections.
Environmental Clearance
DoE site and environmental clearance.
Factory Licence
DIFE plan approval, factory licence and fire licence.
BSTI Certification
Certification mark for reinforcing bars and other listed products.
Raw Materials & Sales
Scrap and billet import, supply and dealer agreements.
What you are likely to need
Requirements depend on the scale, location and structure of your business. Common approvals include:
- RJSC incorporation & trade licence
- e-TIN & VAT/BIN registration
- Environmental Clearance Certificate (DoE)
- DIFE factory licence
- Fire licence
- BSTI certification mark licence
- IRC (industrial)
- Power & gas connections
Key laws & regulators
- Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution Act, 2018
- Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995
- Environment Conservation Rules, 2023
- Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006
- Import and Export (Control) Act, 1950
- Customs Act, 2023
- Bangladesh National Building Code, 2020
- Regulators: BSTI, DoE, DIFE, NBR
Your legal partner from day one
We advise on the right structure — company, branch, liaison office or joint venture.
We handle name clearance, RJSC incorporation and constitutional documents.
We obtain sector licences, registrations and regulatory approvals.
We support ongoing filings, contracts, employment and disputes.
Frequently asked questions
Is BSTI certification required for steel rods?
Yes. Reinforcing steel bars are subject to mandatory BSTI certification.
Can I import scrap for re-rolling?
Yes, subject to the Import Policy Order, customs requirements and radiation and environmental checks.
Do you help with large supply contracts?
Yes. We draft and negotiate supply, dealer and construction-material contracts.
Speak with our legal team
Tell us about your matter. A Premier Law Services lawyer will review it and advise you on the right next step — in person at our Dhaka chamber or online.