DAP 2022–2035 · ECPS 2024+ · Bidhimala 2025

RAJUK Plan Approval Checklist

Complete process guide for Planning Permit (LUC), Construction Permit, Special Project Approval, Occupancy Certificate, Fire NOC, and departmental clearances.

Produced by PlanBD · Bangladesh Development Intelligence Platform · June 2026

ECPS Portal

Authority

RAJUK (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha)

Online Portal

ecps.gov.bd

Key Regulation

DAP 2022–2035

Building Code

BNBC 2020

🏛1. Overview & Legal Framework

Any building construction within RAJUK's jurisdiction (1,528 sq km of Dhaka Metropolitan Area) legally requires prior approval. Without it, you face demolition orders, heavy penalties, and cannot obtain an Occupancy Certificate.

Building Act	Building Construction Act, 1952 (Act No 1107 of 1953)
Primary Rules	Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2025 (latest, replaces 2008 rules)
Area Plan	Detailed Area Plan (DAP) 2022–2035 – governs FAR, zoning, density
Building Code	Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) 2020 – structural, fire, safety
Online System	ECPS – Electronic Construction Permitting System (launched 2024)
Portal	ecps.gov.bd (previously cp.rajuk.gov.bd)
Regulator	RAJUK – Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha

The Two-Stage Mandatory Process

Stage	Name	Form	Validity	Fee
1	Planning Permit (LUC)	Form-101	24 months (+ 12 renewal)	Tk 5,000 + 15% VAT
2	Construction Permit	Form-301	3 years (to plinth level)	Variable (see p.8)
3*	Special Project Approval	Form-201	24 months (non-renewable)	Tk 10,000 + 15% VAT
4*	Occupancy Certificate	—	5 years (renewable)	Variable

* Stage 3 required for large/special projects. Stage 4 required after construction completion.

⚠Fee structure is under revision per draft Dhaka Building Construction Rules 2025. Fees for plan approvals, extensions and land-use clearances are proposed to jump from Tk 1,000 to Tk 5,000, with an additional Tk 5,000/katha for multi-unit residential blocks. Confirm current fees at ecps.gov.bd before payment.

📍2. PHASE 1 – Planning Permit (LUC) | Form-101

The Planning Permit (formerly Land Use Clearance / LUC) is the mandatory first step. It is submitted online through ECPS to RAJUK's Town Planning Department. All documents must be uploaded as original-color JPEG or PNG scans.

2a. Documents Checklist – All Plot Types

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Land Registry (deed of land)	Original color scan, JPEG/PNG	Required
Mutation Certificate	Must be up to date	Required
National ID (NID) or Passport	Owner or authorized representative	Required
CS, RS and MS Khatian	All three khatians required	Required
Duplicate Carbon Receipt (DCR)	From relevant sub-registry office	Required
Updated Land Tax Receipt	Current year's tax clearance	Required
TIN Certificate	Income Tax Identification Number	Required
TAX Return Acknowledgement Slip	Latest year's tax return	Required
Passport-size Photo	1 copy of landowner	Required
LUC Application Form-101	Filled and digitally signed online via ECPS	Required
Application Fee Payment Proof	Bank draft in favor of RAJUK + 15% VAT	Required

Additional Documents – Private / NHA Housing Land

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Possession Letter	Issued by housing authority	If applicable
Provisional and Final Allotment Letter	—	If applicable
Layout Plan from Housing Office	—	If applicable
Payment Clearance Slip	—	If applicable
Sale Permission	If plot was transferred	If applicable
Re-construction Permission	If replacing existing structure	If applicable
Lease Deed with Housing Company	—	If applicable
Mutation Permission from Housing Authority	—	If applicable
Time Extension Letter	If allotment has been extended	If applicable

Additional Documents – RAJUK Plots (Uttara, Purbachal, Jheelmil, Banani, Gulshan, Baridhara)

Document / Item	Notes	Status
MIS Clearance from RAJUK	From RAJUK's MIS department	Required
Field Survey Report by RAJUK Surveyor	Must be conducted by authorized RAJUK surveyor	Required
Transfer Declaration Letter	If plot was transferred to current owner	If applicable

Drawings Required for LUC Submission

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Digital Land Survey Report	Scale 1:5,000 or 1:10,000	Required
Site Plan showing land use within 250m radius	Size: 15cm × 20cm	Required
Location Map of Land	Showing plot in context of area	Required
Width of Nearest Road (marked on plan)	—	Required
RS, CS Map Pantograph Drawing	Official map tracing	Required

Information to Fill in Form-101 (Online)

Name of applicant / landowner
Present address of applicant
Proposed land location (CS/RS Dag No, Mouza, Thana)
Area of land in Katha
Existing land use of plot
Proposed land use
Name and width of connecting road
Elevation of land with respect to road (Reduced Level)
Land use of surrounding plots (North, South, East, West)
Ownership history of plot
Other land information (if any)

2b. Fees, Timeline & Validity

Application Fee	Tk 5,000 + 15% VAT (per draft 2025 rules) Bank draft payable to RAJUK at a scheduled bank
Processing Time	Official: 30 days from submission (May vary in practice)
Validity	24 months from date of approval
Renewal	Additional 12 months via Form-111 (before expiry)
Expired LUC	Must re-apply from scratch – previous LUC cannot be reactivated

💡Submit LUC well before your target construction date. Processing can take longer than 30 days. Use the 24-month period to prepare all construction permit drawings.

🏗3. PHASE 2 – Construction Permit | Form-301

After obtaining a valid Planning Permit, apply for the Construction Permit through ECPS using Form-301. This must be submitted within the 24-month LUC validity period. Five drawing sets must be submitted digitally on Ammonia-printed sheets (A0–A2).

3a. Documents Checklist

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Online Application (Form-301)	Submitted via ecps.gov.bd	Required
Valid Planning Permit / LUC Copy	Must be within 24-month validity	Required
Bank Draft – Building Approval Fee	Payable to RAJUK + 15% VAT	Required
All Land Documents (as in LUC section)	Same set as Phase 1	Required
Soil Test Report	Required for buildings on weak soil; check with RAJUK	If applicable
FAR Calculation Sheet	Showing MGC, setbacks, number of storeys, FAR	Required
Ammonia-printed Approval Drawing Sheets (A0–A2)	5 drawing sets – see Section 3b	Required
Indemnity Bond for Piling / Basement Construction	If piling or basement is proposed	If applicable
Floor-wise Number of Apartments	For residential buildings	Required
RAJUK Registration Certificate – Design Architect	With IAB membership number	Required
RAJUK Enlistment Certificate – Structural Engineer	With IEB membership number	Required
RAJUK Enlistment Certificate – Electrical Engineer	With IEB membership number	Required
RAJUK Enlistment Certificate – Plumbing Engineer	With IEB membership number	Required
Fire Expert Certification	Required if Fire Design is submitted	If applicable
Land Surrender Deed to DNCC/DSCC	If road expansion affects the plot boundary	If applicable

3b. Required Drawing Sets (5 sets – all Ammonia printed A0–A2)

① Architectural Design (signed by RAJUK-registered Architect)

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Title block with applicant name, address, mobile, signature	—	Required
Architect's name, IAB membership no., RAJUK registration no., signature	—	Required
Structural engineer's details on architectural sheet	—	Required
LUC approval reference number and date	—	Required
Occupancy type of proposed building	—	Required
CS/RS/SA Dag No., Mouza, Thana name	—	Required
Site Plan (Scale 1:4,000) with boundaries, road width, entry position	—	Required
Layout Plan (Scale 1:200) – boundary, existing buildings, sewer/water connections	—	Required
All Floor Plans (Scale 1:100) – room dimensions, door/window sizes, parking	—	Required
Roof Plan – terrace, chilakatha, lift machine room, OHWT, water disposal	—	Required
Two Cross-Sections (Scale 1:100) – floor heights, lift, stairs, plinth level	—	Required
Four Elevations (N/S/E/W) Scale 1:100	—	Required
Waste collection point location	—	Required
Generator and sub-station room location	—	Required

② Structural Design (signed by RAJUK-enlisted Structural Engineer)

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Foundation design and type	—	Required
Column-beam-slab layout for all floors	—	Required
Structural analysis for earthquake, wind, dead & live loads (BNBC 2020)	—	Required
Piling plan with indemnity bond (if applicable)	—	If applicable
Engineer's IEB membership and RAJUK enlistment details	—	Required

③ Plumbing Design (signed by RAJUK-enlisted Plumbing Engineer)

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Water supply layout (floor-wise)	—	Required
Drainage and sewage plan	—	Required
Underground water reservoir (UGWR) capacity and location	—	Required
Overhead water tank (OHWT) capacity and location	—	Required
Septic tank design (if not connected to WASA sewer)	—	If applicable
Soak well / soakpit design	—	If applicable

④ Electrical Design (signed by RAJUK-enlisted Electrical Engineer)

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Single-line electrical diagram	—	Required
Load calculation sheet	—	Required
Sub-station and generator room location	—	Required
Lift electrical connections (mandatory >6 floors)	—	If applicable
Emergency lighting and exit signage plan	—	If applicable

⑤ Fire Safety Design (signed by certified Fire Expert) — IF REQUIRED

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Fire exit staircase layout (mandatory >10 storeys or >33m height)	—	If applicable
Fire lift (dedicated) details	—	If applicable
Sprinkler system layout (high-rise)	—	If applicable
Hydrant / hose reel system layout	—	If applicable
Smoke detector / fire alarm layout	—	If applicable
Fire-rated door and wall locations	—	If applicable
Water tank dedicated for fire use	—	If applicable

3c. Professional Qualifications Required

Role	Qualification	Membership	Experience
Design Architect	B.Arch from IAB-accredited university	Member of IAB	Min 8 years; RAJUK registered under DAP 2022-2035
Structural Engineer	BSc Civil Engineering from IEB-accredited university	Member/Fellow of IEB	Min 8 years civil; 5 years structural; RAJUK enlisted (SEng/PEng)
Electrical Engineer	BSc Electrical Engineering	Member of IEB	RAJUK enlisted
Plumbing Engineer	BSc Civil / Mechanical Engineering	IEB membership	RAJUK enlisted
Fire Expert	Certified fire safety specialist	FSCD recognized	Required for fire-design submission

3d. Fees, Timeline & Validity

Fees are calculated per floor area. The table below shows the current fee schedule (subject to revision under draft Bidhimala 2025):

Building Type / Floor Area	Approval Fee (approx.)	Notes
Residential – small plot, low rise	Tk 10,000 – 50,000	+ 15% VAT
Residential – 5,000 sqm	Tk 42,500 (current) → Tk 250,000 (proposed)	Draft 2025
Large residential / commercial – 30,000 sqm	Significantly higher	Draft 2025
Multi-unit block – per katha surcharge	Tk 5,000/katha (proposed)	Draft 2025

Processing Time	Official processing: variable; RAJUK targets ~45 days via ECPS
Plan Validity	3 years from approval date
Construction Requirement	Must reach plinth level within validity period
Failure to Build to Plinth	Approved plan becomes invalid – must re-apply
Re-approval Penalty	10× the original approval fee + committee-set compensation

Special Conditions

⚠ Plot must be completely vacant before plan submission
⚠ Boundary wall must be broken / land surrendered for any proposed road expansion
⚠ Minimum proposed road width: 20 ft (public land) / 25 ft (housing land) / 12 ft (shared)
⚠ Minimum plot entry gate width: 18 feet
⚠ Driveway must be minimum 14 feet wide
⚠ Lift is mandatory for buildings more than 6 (six) storeys
⚠ Fire stairs mandatory for buildings >33m in height or >10 storeys (whichever comes first)
⚠ CAAB height clearance required if plot is near airport or runway

🏢4. PHASE 3 – Special / Large Project Approval | Form-201

Certain projects are classified as 'Special Projects' under Dhaka Mahanagar Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2025 and require additional approval from RAJUK's Special Project Approval Committee before the construction permit can be issued.

Projects That Qualify as Special Projects

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Residential building with more than 40 flats	—	Required
Gross Floor Area exceeds 7,500 sqm (per FAR)	—	Required
Shopping mall with more than 5,000 sqm floor area	—	Required
Project connecting to a National or Regional Highway	—	Required
Brick field or hazardous industrial factory	—	Required
Any project within 250m of a Historical/Heritage Building	—	Required
Any project within 250m of parks or natural beauty areas	—	Required
Project within 50m of a hilly area or river bank	—	Required
Any project within 250m of KPI (Key Point Installation)	—	Required

Documents Required for Special Project Application

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Land use clearance copy / No-objection copy	—	Required
Ownership evidence / Land Registry copy	—	Required
CS, RS, MS Map	—	Required
Dag No., Mouza and Thana Name	—	Required
Khatian, Mutation documents	—	Required
Number of storeys in proposed building	—	Required
Total cumulative floor area (GFA)	—	Required
Floor-wise area mentioning use type	—	Required
Total number of flats (for residential)	—	Required
FAR Calculation Chart	—	Required
Required water demand of proposed project	—	Required
Source of water and supply network diagram	—	Required
Required electricity load for project	—	Required
Source of electricity and single-line diagram	—	Required
Construction start date and phasing plan	—	Required
Estimated construction completion duration	—	Required

Special Project Approval Drawings Must Include

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Key plan with site boundary measurements	—	Required
North directional sign of proposed site	—	Required
Name and width of connecting road	—	Required
Holding No., Plot No., and Mouza name	—	Required
Plot elevation relative to road level	—	Required
Information on existing buildings inside project boundary	—	Required
Adjacent building height and distance from plot boundary	—	Required
Vehicle and pedestrian entry/exit	—	Required
Drainage system and disposal network	—	Required
Location of electrical sub-station	—	Required
Wastewater and sewerage treatment plant (STP) detail	—	Required
Garbage collection and disposal management plan	—	Required
Any special building or facility within 250m of proposed land	—	Required

Processing Time	Official: 45 days from application submission
Application Fee	Tk 10,000 + 15% VAT (bank draft to RAJUK)
Validity	24 months from approval date
Renewable?	NO – Special Project approval cannot be renewed
Failure to Apply for CP	Must re-apply for Special Project approval from scratch

⚡5. Departmental Clearances (>10 Storeys / >33m)

Buildings more than 10 storeys or above 33 metres in height require departmental clearances from 10 separate authorities before RAJUK will issue the Construction Permit. Apply to each in plain paper with location details and related drawings.

#	Authority	Purpose	Notes
1	DPDC / DESCO / BREB (Power Division)	Electrical load requirement clearance	State electricity demand and sub-station details
2	DWASA (Water & Sewage Authority)	Water consumption and sewerage clearance	Submit water demand calculation
3	Titas Gas & Transmission Authority	Gas connection requirement	Submit gas load calculations
4	FSCD (Fire Service & Civil Defence)	Fire Safety NOC	Mandatory for >6 storeys (see Section 6)
5	DoE (Dept. of Environment)	Environmental clearance / ECC	May require EIA for large projects (see Section 7)
6	CAAB (Civil Aviation Authority)	Height clearance near airports	Required near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport runway corridors
7	Roads & Highways / City Corporation	Road connection / access approval	If project connects to major road
8	Telecom Authority (BTRC)	Telecom infrastructure clearance	For large commercial buildings
9	District Commissioner / Deputy Commissioner	Land-related NOC	If land has any government acquisition status
10	Department of Explosives / Petroleum Corp.	Hazardous use clearance	For industrial/chemical uses only

⚠All departmental clearances must be obtained before submitting the Construction Permit application. Delays in any single clearance will delay the entire permit.

🔥6. Fire Safety NOC Requirements

The Fire Service & Civil Defence (FSCD) is the enforcing body for fire-safety compliance and NOCs in Bangladesh. Requirements scale by building height, type, and occupancy. Fire NOC must be obtained from FSCD before RAJUK issues the construction permit for qualifying buildings.

Fire NOC Trigger Thresholds

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Building >6 storeys (high-rise threshold)	Full fire safety system required	Required
Building >10 storeys or >33m height	Fire stairs + fire lift mandatory	Required
Commercial building / shopping mall	Stricter requirements based on occupant load	Required
Assembly occupancy (school, hospital, cinema)	Highest fire safety standards	Required
Industrial / factory / warehouse	Fire licence from FSCD required	Required
Restaurant or food court (any floor)	Especially if above ground floor	Required

Fire Safety Requirements by Category

Requirement	Applicable To	Standard
Fire Exit Staircase	>10 storeys or >33m	BNBC 2020 / FSCD norms
Dedicated Fire Lift	>10 storeys or >33m	Separate from passenger lifts
Sprinkler System	High-rise, malls, assembly	Full floor coverage
Fire Hydrant / Hose Reels	>6 storeys; commercial	Every floor, accessible
Smoke Detectors / Fire Alarm	>6 storeys	All floors, all rooms
Fire-rated Doors & Walls	Exit corridors & stairwells	Minimum 2-hour rating
Dedicated Water Tank (fire use)	>10 storeys; commercial	Minimum capacity per FSCD
Emergency Lighting & Exit Signs	>6 storeys; assembly	All exits, stairwells
Portable Fire Extinguishers	All buildings	Placed per BNBC schedule
Assembly Point / Refuge Area	>10 storeys; assembly	Designated & marked

⚠The 2024 Bailey Road fire in Dhaka (46 deaths) highlighted critical fire safety gaps. FSCD and RAJUK compliance checks have significantly intensified since. Ensure fire design is prepared by a FSCD-recognized certified fire expert.

🌱7. Environmental Clearance | DoE / ECC

The Department of Environment (DoE) issues Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECC). Large real estate projects may require a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Over 8,000 ECCs were issued in 2024, a 22% increase from 2023.

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Plot size greater than 10 Katha	May require environmental clearance	If applicable
Project with significant environmental impact	EIA may be required	If applicable
Project in flood-prone zone	Flood zone clearance required	If applicable
Project near wetland or water body	Wetland restriction / special clearance	If applicable
Industrial or factory use	Full EIA mandatory	Required
Project with heavy waste / effluent discharge	STP / ETP mandatory	If applicable
Tree removal required for construction	Tree compensation plan required	If applicable
High noise-generating activities	Noise study may be required	If applicable

Note: Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2025 mandates Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) for larger buildings. Confirm STP requirements with RAJUK/DoE for your project size.

🏠8. Occupancy Certificate

After construction is complete, an Occupancy Certificate (OC) must be obtained from RAJUK before the building can legally be occupied or used. This is mandatory and cannot be skipped.

Document / Item	Notes	Status
Construction Completion Report	Certified by architect and structural engineer	Required
As-Built Architectural Design	Showing actual as-constructed drawings	Required
As-Built Structural Design	Final structural drawings	Required
As-Built Electrical Design	Final electrical drawings	Required
As-Built Plumbing Design	Final plumbing drawings	Required
Building Services Plan	All MEP services as installed	Required
Fire NOC (if applicable)	Updated after construction completion	If applicable
Utility Connection Certificates	WASA, electricity, gas connections confirmed	If applicable

Validity	5 years from date of issue
Renewal	Must be renewed every 5 years
Expired OC	Approved plan becomes invalid; re-approval requires 10× fee
Consequence of No OC	Building cannot be legally occupied; subject to penalty/demolition

📐9. Key Rules Reference – FAR, Setbacks, Parking & Height

9a. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) – DAP 2022–2035

FAR = Total Cumulative Floor Area ÷ Total Land Area. DAP 2022–2035 sets FAR values by Ward Number, planning area type, and zoning. Planned areas (RAJUK, govt housing) receive higher FAR than unplanned / spontaneous areas.

Area / Zone	FAR Range	Notes
Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara (planned)	Up to 6.0–6.5	High-density planned zones
Uttara (planned)	Up to 5.5–6.0	TOD bonus near MRT stations
Dhanmondi, Lalmatia (semi-planned)	3.0–5.0	Varies by ward
Unplanned spontaneous areas	2.5–4.5	Depends on road width
TOD Zones (within 500m of MRT)	Bonus FAR up to +1.0	If 60% open space in block
School / College / University	+0.25 bonus FAR
RAJUK/Govt approved housing plot	+0.5 bonus FAR
Open-for-all playground/park	+0.25 bonus FAR

Use the PlanBD FAR Calculator or visit RAJUK's ward-wise FAR table for your specific plot. FAR values are indexed by Ward Number and planning area designation.

9b. Height Restrictions by Zone – DAP 2022–2035

Zone / Area	Max Height (approx.)	Notes
Kuril, Khilkhet, Nikunja (DNCC)	6 storeys	DAP restriction
Uttara	7 storeys (general)	Higher in TOD zones
Gulshan, Banani, Baridhara	8 storeys (general)	Higher in TOD zones
TOD Zone (near MRT station, 500m)	Higher permitted	Block open-space condition
Near airport / runway	CAAB clearance required	Apply through RAJUK to CAAB
Fire stairs trigger	>10 storeys or >33m	Whichever comes first
Lift mandatory	>6 storeys	Compulsory per rules

9c. Mandatory Setbacks – General Reference

Setbacks depend on road width, plot size, building height, and zone. The FAR Calculation Sheet must show setbacks for all four sides.

Road Width (Front)	Min Front Setback	Side Setbacks	Rear Setback
Up to 20 ft	1.5m – 3m	Per zone rules	Per zone rules
20 – 40 ft	3m – 4.5m	Per zone rules	Per zone rules
>40 ft	4.5m+	Per zone rules	Per zone rules
High-rise (>10 storeys)	Increased	Increased	Increased

Precise setback values are defined in the Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2025. Always verify with the FAR calculation sheet from your registered architect.

9d. Parking Requirements – General Reference

Parking requirements are calculated based on building use and gross floor area. The parking plan must show entry, exit, guard post, driveway (min 14 ft wide), disabled bays, visitor bays, and motorcycle bays.

Building Type	Car Parking	Motorcycle	Notes
Residential apartment	1 per unit (approx.)	Required	Visitor + disabled bays required
Commercial / Office	1 per 100–150 sqm GFA	Required	Higher in CBDs
Shopping mall	1 per 50–100 sqm GFA	Required	Per BNBC 2020
Hospital	1 per 3 beds + staff	Required	Ambulance bay required
School / College	Per staff + visitor count	Required	Drop-off zone required
Disabled parking	Min 2% of total or 2 bays	—	Per BNBC 2020

💡10. Common Rejection Reasons & Expert Tips

Issue	Description	Risk
Expired LUC	Submitting Construction Permit after the 24-month LUC validity has lapsed	HIGH
Incomplete Document Set	Missing any one required document causes full rejection	HIGH
Unregistered Professional	Architect or engineer not currently registered with RAJUK	HIGH
FAR Exceedance	Proposed GFA exceeds permissible FAR for the ward/zone	HIGH
Setback Violation	Building footprint does not respect mandatory setbacks on all sides	HIGH
Missing Soil Test	Submitting without soil test when ground conditions require it	MEDIUM
Inadequate Parking	Insufficient parking bays relative to floor area	MEDIUM
Road Width Non-Compliance	Plot entry gate <18 ft or driveway <14 ft	MEDIUM
Incorrect Drawing Scale	Drawings not at specified scales (1:100, 1:200, etc.)	MEDIUM
Non-Color Document Scans	Documents scanned in black-and-white instead of original color	MEDIUM
JPEG/PNG Format Error	Documents uploaded in incorrect file format	LOW
Missing Cross-Sections	Only one section provided instead of two (long + short axis)	LOW

Expert Tips from Experienced Practitioners

💡Engage a RAJUK-registered architect from day one. Unregistered professionals cannot sign approval sheets.

💡Start the LUC application 6–8 months before your planned construction start to absorb delays.

💡Keep the plot completely vacant — RAJUK will reject plans if any structure exists on site at submission.

💡Verify your FAR and ward classification using the latest DAP ward-wise table before commissioning drawings.

💡Use ECPS's online tracking to monitor your application status in real time.

💡For plots near MRT stations, check if your area qualifies as a TOD zone — you may get bonus FAR.

💡Confirm current fee amounts at ecps.gov.bd as the 2025 fee revision is pending gazette notification.

💡Ensure all four elevations (N/S/E/W) and two cross-sections are included — missing these is a common cause of rejection.

💡If your building requires fire stairs, engage a fire consultant early — the fire staircase affects the entire floor plan layout.

📚11. Regulation Timeline & Amendment History

Understanding the evolution of regulations helps identify which rules apply to your project and whether any recent amendment affects your submission.

Year	Regulation / Event	Key Impact
1952	Building Construction Act (Act No 1107/1953)	Primary legal authority for all building approvals in Bangladesh
1993	BNBC – Bangladesh National Building Code (first draft)	First national building code; became legally binding in 2006
2008	Dhaka Mahanagar Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2008	Primary building rules for Dhaka; governed until 2025
2010	RAJUK restructuring	Expanded jurisdiction; introduced systematic plan approval
2020	BNBC 2020 (updated)	Stricter structural, fire, and environmental standards
2021	Imarat Nirman Unnayan Poriborton Bidhimala 2021	Amendment to 2008 rules; introduced new zoning provisions
2022	DAP 2022–2035 (Detailed Area Plan)	New zoning, FAR limits, height restrictions, TOD zones for Dhaka
2023	SRO 271/2023	Amendment to DAP; revised FAR and density rules
2024	ECPS Launched (ecps.gov.bd)	Full digitization of construction permit process
Dec 2025	DAP Update – 14 December 2025	Latest update to DAP rules; current benchmark
2025	Dhaka Imarat Nirman Bidhimala 2025	NEW – replaces 2008 rules; STP mandates, revised fees, updated FAR
2025–26	Draft Building Construction Rules 2025	Proposed fee hikes (5×), new categories; pending gazette notification
2026+	Future Amendments	Monitor rajuk.gov.bd and ecps.gov.bd for updates

Official Reference Links

RAJUK Official	rajuk.gov.bd
ECPS Portal (Online Applications)	ecps.gov.bd
RAJUK Notices & Circulars	rajuk.gov.bd/pages/notices
DAP 2022–2035 Download	Available at rajuk.gov.bd
BNBC 2020 Download	Available at hpw.gov.bd
Fire Service & Civil Defence	fireservice.gov.bd
DoE Environmental Clearance	doe.gov.bd
DWASA (Water Authority)	dwasa.org.bd

Disclaimer: This document is produced by PlanBD as a reference guide based on publicly available information and research as of June 2026. Regulations are subject to change. Always verify requirements directly with RAJUK (ecps.gov.bd / rajuk.gov.bd) before submitting any application. PlanBD is not responsible for regulatory changes post-publication. For legal advice, consult a RAJUK-registered architect or legal professional.