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Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution

Autonomous

Autonomous government body controlling standards of services, goods, weights and measures; provides certification mark licensing, import clearance, laboratory testing, metrology services, and halal certification

Indicators

Tracked, awaiting data (2): autonomous_cost_recovery_rate_pct, autonomous_research_output_index

Sovereign Media & Investigative Coverage

6 verified reports

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BSTI orders withdrawal of 10 products, including Bombay Sweets spices and Baghabari ghee, from the market ↗ 2026-08-26
Transport Infrastructure Mention: BSTI (16x) · By Staff Correspondent
Don't panic over microplastics in toothpaste yet: BSTI ↗ 2026-07-28
Transport Infrastructure Mention: BSTI (13x) · By Staff Correspondent
From policy to protection: Bangladesh must enforce mandatory toy safety standards ↗ 2026-07-14

Opinion

Education Health Mention: Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (4x) · By Shahriar Hossain
Millers for Nutrition country conclave strengthens public-private commitment to food fortification in Bangladesh ↗ 2026-05-21
Energy Power Mention: Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (2x) · By Prothom Alo English Desk
Helmets imported at around Tk 250, sold for Tk 7,000 ↗ 2026-04-02
Trade Commerce Mention: Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (8x) · By Rajib Ahmed
Adulterated fuel damaging cars, increasing costs for owners ↗ 2025-10-22
Energy Power Mention: Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (8x) · By Mohiuddin

Legal basis

Policy domains

industry · advisory trade · regulatory