Seeds were collected from 15 species in various areas of Bangladesh to assess their potential for production of industrial (e. g., for paint, varnish, soap) and edible oils: <i>Aleurites montana; Amoora</i> spp.; <i>Amoora spectabilis; Aphanamixis (Ricinocarpodendron) polystachya; Calophyllum inophyllum; Elaeis guineensis; Garcinia cowa; Hydnocarpus kurzii; Mallotus philippinensis; Mesua ferrea; Mimusops elengi; Pongamia pinnata; Schleichera oleosa; Shorea robusta</i>; and * 2Zanthoxylum budrunga*1. In cases where the seed coat could be detached, the weight ratio of seed coat to kernel was calculated. Oil contents of kernel, pulp or whole seed were determined by solvent extraction depending on the ease of separation of the seed coat. Free fatty acid contents and saponification and iodine values of the oil samples were determined. High percentages of oil were obtained from most species. -- AATA