Mongla: The Mongla Customs House (MCH), known for being the second-largest revenue collection center in the country, collected revenue amounting to Taka 1,578 crore in the 2024-25 fiscal year. The significant revenue was generated primarily through the import of reconditioned vehicles via the Mongla Port.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, a total of 11,676 reconditioned vehicles were imported through the Mongla Port, contributing to the Taka 1,578 crore revenue in the same fiscal year. This is in comparison to the previous fiscal year of 2023-24, where 13,792 cars were imported, resulting in a higher revenue collection of Taka 2,013 crore.
The outgoing fiscal year began amid various challenges, including the July uprising, a week-long internet shutdown, a dollar crisis, severe flooding, two Eid holidays, natural disasters, a strike by freight drivers, a customs clearance backlog, and a complete shutdown of the National Board of Revenue. Despite these obstacles, the import of reconditioned vehicles remained the primary revenue source for MCH.
Speaking to the Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, M. Safiuzzaman, Commissioner of Mongla Customs House, confirmed that the import of reconditioned vehicles plays a crucial role in their revenue generation. In light of this, residents and stakeholders in the southern region are urging the government to implement regulations that promote the equitable use of all seaports and enhance facilities for importers and exporters. This move is expected to encourage greater utilization of the Mongla Port, potentially increasing revenue collections in the future.