The Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 and 2023, serve as the regulatory framework under the Bangladesh Environmental Conservation Act, 1995, to govern environmental protection in the country with updated provisions.
Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997
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Adopted under Section 20 of the Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act, 1995.
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Define categories of industries (Green, Yellow, Orange, Red) based on environmental impact.
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Specify procedures for obtaining Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECC) and Site Clearance Certificates (SCC).
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Set emission and discharge standards for air, water, noise, and soil.
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Include regulations for declaring Ecologically Critical Areas.
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Mandate environmental guidelines and enforcement by the Department of Environment.
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Available here as PDF: Environmental Conservation Rules, 1997 (PDF)
Environmental Conservation Rules, 2023
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Enacted in March 2023 to replace the 1997 Rules, modernizing the regulatory framework.
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Strengthen pollution control standards and monitoring requirements.
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Revise environmental clearance processes based on industrial categories and environmental risk.
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Enhance enforcement measures, penalties, and public participation mechanisms.
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Address emerging environmental concerns in line with sustainable development goals.
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Accessible here as PDF: Environmental Conservation Rules, 2023 (PDF)
These Rules ensure systematic environmental regulation for industries and projects in Bangladesh, supporting environmental sustainability and compliance.
