Who needs it?
Retailers, wholesalers, jewellers, filling stations, LPG dealers, factories and importers of weighing/measuring instruments.
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.
| Item | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Weighing instruments incl. digital scales | Up to 50 kg Tk 200 · 50–250 kg Tk 500 · 250 kg–1 t Tk 600 · 1–5 t Tk 1,000 · 5–10 t Tk 2,000 · 10–20 t Tk 3,000 · 20–50 t Tk 8,000 · above 50 t Tk 8,000 + Tk 800 per extra 10 tSource: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-bsti/2024/12/32e1b1667fc943a38688418f063c419f.pdf | Official source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Jewellery scales | Up to 1 kg Tk 300 · above 1 kg Tk 500Source: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-bsti/2024/12/32e1b1667fc943a38688418f063c419f.pdf | Official source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Length measures | Up to 1 m Tk 200 … above 100 m Tk 1,600Source: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-bsti/2024/12/32e1b1667fc943a38688418f063c419f.pdf | Official source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026 |
| Dip rods | Up to 1 m Tk 300 · 1–2 m Tk 400 · above 2 m Tk 500Source: objectstorage.ap-dcc-gazipur-1.oraclecloud15.com/n/axvjbnqprylg/b/V2Ministry/o/office-bsti/2024/12/32e1b1667fc943a38688418f063c419f.pdf | Official source checkedChecked 29 Oct 2026 |
Required documents
Typical
- Application to the BSTI metrology office
- Trade licence
- Instrument details (type, capacity, serial)
- Import papers for imported instruments (import registration with BSTI)
Step-by-step process
- 1
Apply to the divisional metrology office.
- 2
Pay the verification fee.
- 3
BSTI tests and seals the instrument (7 working days).
- 4
Keep the verification certificate at the premises.
Frequently asked questions
Do imported scales need anything extra?
Yes — imported weighing and measuring instruments need BSTI import registration, verification and sealing before sale.
Legal basis & official sources
- Standards of Weights and Measures Act 2018
- BSTI — Metrology Wing
Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.
