According to a directive issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on March 10, customs houses and excise stations will remain operational on public and weekly holidays on a limited scale, except on Eid day. The decision will allow import and export processing between March 17 and March 23.
Bangladesh will keep customs houses operating on a limited scale during the Eid holidays to ensure uninterrupted trade.
Import and export processing will continue from March 17 to March 23, except on Eid day.
The move aims to prevent supply chain disruptions and support smooth cargo clearance and shipments during the extended holiday period.
The customs commissioners have been instructed to take necessary measures to keep trade-related services functioning during the holiday period. The move is aimed at ensuring that shipment procedures, cargo handling, documentation and clearance processes continue without disruption.
The instruction followed a request from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), which urged authorities to maintain customs operations during the Eid break to support export-oriented industries and sustain the flow of international trade.
The decision is intended to prevent supply chain disruptions during the extended holiday period and to help exporters and importers maintain production schedules and delivery commitments.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JP)
