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In Bangladesh, all factories and establishments must be registered with the Government in compliance with the provisions of the Factories Act and Rules. is a mandatory permit which shall be required by all factories in Bangladesh. The District offices of the Department of Inspection for factories and Establishments (DIFE) is the responsible authority for a factory’s construction, establishment or expansion, obtaining license or renewing it. It is an autonomous government body responsible for the inspection of health and safety in factories and establishments in Bangladesh. It also provides factories with knowledge and training on the health of employees and the enforcement of labor laws in Bangladesh. The Government has introduced online application service for obtaining license of establishment. is a portal of Department of Inspection of Factories and Establishments which makes the application process much easier. Now the applicants can easily apply, manage and monitor licenses form LIMA portal.
The Steps for Obtaining Factory Establishment License (online) is mentioned below:
At First, Visit the Labour Inspection Management Application Website
From the Top Menu, proceed with “Forms” and then select “Form 77” (License Application)
Create a User ID and Password
Then Auto Login/Login to Lima Portal by providing the new User ID and Password
Fill up the application form by proving necessary information’s.
Attach the required attachments
Save draft or finalize the application
Submit the Application
The application is then reviewed by DIFE Licensing Authority
Depending on the type of industry the application is then sent to DIG/IG
DIG/IG will review the application and provide comments
If necessary, factory/Establishment shall be inspected and give assessment report on inspection
After all the assessment and verification if the Licensing Authority/DIG is satisfied then factory license shall be provided
Obtain the Factory License
