Model Pharmacy establishment in Bangladesh

Retail drug license in Dhaka - খুচরা ড্রাগ লাইসেন্স

Model Pharmacy (Level I): This level of service will be provided, managed, or supervised by an A grade pharmacist who is present on the premises. B or C pharmaceutical personnel may assist with dispensing under the supervision of the A grade pharmacist. Model Pharmacy premises must be 300 square feet or larger.

Model medicine Shop (Level II): this level of service will be carried out, at a minimum, by a person with C grade qualification. Model medicine shop (retail pharmacy) premises must be at least 120 square feet or less than 300 square feet.

[Ref: Standards for the Establishment and Operations of Model Pharmacies and Model Medicine Shops-2016]

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Required documents for retail pharmacy license in Bangladesh:

1. Trade license 

2. Bank solvency certificate 

3. Photocopy of the shop rental agreement, or, Deed of ownership

4. NID Copy of the owner

5. A legalized contract between Pharmacist in-charge & the owner

6. TIN Certificate copy of the owner

7. Tax Return submission copy

8. Form-7 (signed by the pharmacist)

9. Registration certificate copy of the Pharmacist (A-Grade Pharmacist for Model pharmacy, A/B/C-grade Pharmacist for medicine shop)

10. Photo of the owner (jpg format)

11. Photo of the shop

12. Photo of the Pharmacist (jpg format)

13. NID copy of the Pharmacist 

14. Govt. fees:

New Allopathic pharmacy: City Corporation & Metropolitan area: 2500 taka + 15% VAT

New Allopathic pharmacy: Union 1500 taka + 15% VAT

Renewal of Allopathic pharmacy: City Corporation & Metropolitan area: 1800 taka + 15% VAT

Renewal of Allopathic pharmacy: Union 700 taka + 15% VAT

Timeline to get the new retail drug licence: 2-4 months

Timeline to get the Renewal of retail drug licence: 20 Days

Call us for:

New drug license/renewal of drug licence/Trade License: 01534593904

Last update: 21-May-2026