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Recruiting Agency Licence (BMET)

রিক্রুটিং এজেন্সি লাইসেন্স

Agencies that send Bangladeshi workers abroad need a recruiting licence from the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare / BMET, starting with name approval.

Authority

Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare & Overseas Employment / BMET

Processing time

Several months including investigation.

Validity

Fixed term; renewal with activity report.

Legal basis

Overseas Employment and Migrants Act 2013 and rules

Who needs it?

Overseas employment and manpower export agencies.

Government fees

Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.

ItemAmountStatus
Licence and securitySet by the Ministry — confirm current amountsSource: bmet.gov.bdConfirm with our office

Required documents

Standard

  • Name approval (3 proposed names)
  • CVs, NID and police clearance of owners/directors
  • Two years' tax returns and bank solvency
  • Trade licence mentioning manpower export
  • Office deed, layout and equipment list
  • BAIRA membership
  • Stamp declarations and affidavits
  • MoA/AoA for companies

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Apply for name approval.

  2. 2

    Prepare office and documents.

  3. 3

    Apply for the licence with fees.

  4. 4

    BMET investigation.

  5. 5

    Licence issued.

Frequently asked questions

Is BAIRA membership needed?

Yes, it is part of the licensing file.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

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