Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements ( BRiCM)

What Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements ( BRiCM) does

Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements (BRiCM) is a government-owned autonomous statutory body established in 2020 under the BRiCM Act, 2020, operating under the administrative control of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh. It functions as the country's national reference institute for chemical measurements, delivering reference value assignment, reference measurement services, certified Standard Reference Materials of Bangladesh, proficiency testing and inter-laboratory comparison programs, instrument calibration, and analytical method validation. Its testing capabilities span heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceutical parameters, food composition, microbiological analysis, and environmental contaminants, using AOAC, ASTM, ISO, BDS, and EPA standard methods, plus specialized services in health and biotechnology including API characterization, bioequivalence studies, antibody testing, and water purifier testing. The institute also conducts R&D and product commercialization, with documented invented products including the Banglasure SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit, Be Clean sanitization line (handrub, hand sanitizer, disinfectant, automatic dispenser), Banglasaf oro-nasal spray, UVC disinfection units, Dengue Antigen Rapid Test Kit, BRiCM Labs biochemical products (cellulase enzyme, probiotic, coolant), and general laboratory equipment. Revenue is generated through fee-based testing and calibration services, reference materials sales, training and consultancy on ISO standards (17025, 9000, 14000, 15189), and contract research, supplemented by core operational funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology. Customers are segmented across industries (pharmaceutical, food, chemical, agricultural), testing laboratories requiring accreditation support, government agencies, and academic and research institutions, with services delivered directly at the Gazipur headquarters and through the eservice.bricm.gov.bd online portal.

Name

Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements ( BRiCM)

Legal name

Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements

Website

https://bricm.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BRiCM is a government-owned Bangladeshi national reference institute providing chemical measurement, calibration, certified reference materials, and proficiency testing to industries, laboratories, government agencies, and academic institutions across Bangladesh.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Measurement and Metrology Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

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PRIMARYIMAGAFAH

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYHLAGAIAL

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Life Science Tools & Services (CRO/CDMO/Lab Services)/Laboratory Equipment, Instruments & Consumables

SECONDARYAFALAKAJ

Measurement Uncertainty, Metrological Traceability & QA/QC Consulting (Food Labs)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Laboratory Proficiency Testing, Method Validation & Reference Materials (Food)

SECONDARYAFALAKAH

Chemical Standards & Calibration Solutions (Food Chemistry)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Laboratory Proficiency Testing, Method Validation & Reference Materials (Food)

Keywords

• Chemical measurement services
• Reference materials production
• Analytical testing services
• Instrument calibration services
• Proficiency testing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gazipur

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Testing and Calibration Services: Fee-based analytical testing and calibration services for various samples including food products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biological samples, and environmental materials. Fees include test fee plus VAT and TAX components.
2. Reference Materials Sales: Production and distribution of certified reference materials to laboratories and industries requiring standardized measurement solutions
3. Training and Consultancy: Training programs on laboratory quality management (ISO 17025, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 15189), laboratory safety, and analytical instrumentation
4. Government Funding: Core operational funding from the Ministry of Science and Technology under the Government of Bangladesh

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BRiCM is a national reference institute that assigns reference values to materials, provides highly accurate reference measurements, and produces certified Standard Reference Materials for Bangladesh. It also delivers fee-based analytical testing and calibration services for chemical, pharmaceutical, food, biological, and environmental samples, along with proficiency testing schemes and method validation services for laboratories and industries.

Product overview

BRiCM (Bangladesh Reference Institute for Chemical Measurements) is a national metrology institute operating under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh. It operates as a reference laboratory and testing services organization rather than a traditional software product company. Its portfolio consists of three interconnected layers: (1) Core Metrology Services including Reference Value Assignment, Reference Measurement Services, Standard Reference Materials of Bangladesh, Proficiency Testing/Inter-laboratory Comparison, Instrumentation and Calibration Services, and Method Validation Services; (2) Specialized Health and Biotechnology Services including medical instrument calibration, water purifier testing, antibody testing, and pharmaceutical API characterization; and (3) a range of Invented Products developed by BRiCM's own R&D, notably the Banglasure SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit, Be Clean hygiene product line (handrub, hand sanitizer, disinfectant, automatic dispenser), Banglasaf Oro-Nasal Spray, UVC Disinfection Units, Dengue Antigen Rapid Test Kit, BRiCM Labs biochemical products (cellulase enzyme, probiotic, coolant), and general laboratory equipment (magnetic stirrer, pH buffer, reference standards, data logger, jar tester, anti-vibration table). The organization's services are supported by an e-service portal for online service requests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bangscure SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit: COVID-19 diagnostic RT-PCR test kit developed by BRiCM
• Bangsaaf
• Be Clean
• BRiCM Labs

Products and services

• Reference Value Assignment Service
• Reference Measurement Services
• Standard Reference Materials of Bangladesh
• Proficiency Testing / Inter-laboratory Comparison
• Instrumentation and Calibration Services
• Method Validation Services
• Health and Biotechnology Services
• Training and Consultancy Services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Remark HB LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 October 2022Contract signed for collaborative work between BRiCM and Remark HB Limited.
• BIPM (Bureau International des Poids et Mesures)coreTechnology or IntegrationInternational Bureau of Weights and Measures - BRiCM maintains association with BIPM as Bangladesh's national metrology institute for chemical measurements, ensuring international traceability and participation in global metrology frameworks.
• Asia Pacific Metrology Program (APMP)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional metrology organization for Asia-Pacific - BRiCM participates in APMP activities for capacity building, comparison measurements, and regional metrology cooperation.
• Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), BangladeshcoreOthersBRiCM operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Bangladesh.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM): Intergovernmental organization that maintains the international measurement system and coordinates national metrology institutes worldwide. BRiCM is an associate of BIPM, and the institute's role as Bangladesh's NMI is defined relative to BIPM's global framework.
• Asia Pacific Metrology Program (APMP): Regional metrology organization coordinating measurement standards activities across the Asia-Pacific region. BRiCM is a participating member of APMP, and regional comparison measurements and capacity-building activities flow through this body.

Direct peers

• LGC Group: UK-based measurement science company producing certified reference materials, genomics reagents, and proficiency testing schemes globally. Comparable to BRiCM in the production and distribution of chemical reference materials and proficiency testing programs for laboratories.
• National Institute of Metrology Thailand (NIMT): Thailand's national metrology institute delivering chemical reference materials, calibration, and proficiency testing to domestic industries. Highly comparable to BRiCM in mission and scope as a mid-sized national chemical metrology body in Asia.
• CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL India): India's national metrology institute under CSIR, providing certified reference materials, calibration, proficiency testing, and traceability services for chemical and physical measurements. Most directly comparable to BRiCM as a South Asian national reference institute with a similar legislative and ministerial mandate.

Broad incumbents

• National Institute of Metrology (NIM China): China's national metrology institute responsible for chemical and physical measurement standards, reference materials, and calibration services. Comparable to BRiCM in function but vastly larger in scale, headcount, and international metrology leadership within APMP.
• National Measurement Institute Australia (NMIA): Australia's national measurement institute providing chemical and biological reference materials, calibration, and proficiency testing under the Australian government. Comparable to BRiCM in mandate but serves a far larger and more industrialized economy with deeper international accreditation.
• National Metrology Institute of Japan (NMIJ/AIST): Japan's national metrology institute under AIST, providing certified reference materials and chemical measurement standards with deep international recognition. Comparable to BRiCM in core function but operates at significantly greater scale and maturity with global accreditation.
• Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS): South Korea's national metrology institute providing certified reference materials, calibration services, and proficiency testing across chemical, physical, and biological measurement domains. Comparable to BRiCM in mandate but with substantially broader scope, deeper scientific capability, and stronger international standing.

Regional players

• SIRIM Berhad (National Metrology Malaysia): Malaysia's national standards and metrology body delivering calibration, testing, and reference material services primarily within Malaysia. Comparable to BRiCM as a regional national metrology body operating in a neighboring Asia-Pacific market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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