Dhaka: The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called on relevant authorities to accelerate and simplify customs bond-related services, while also providing essential policy support to help the apparel industry maintain its competitive edge.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the BGMEA made this appeal during a meeting where a three-member delegation, led by its Director Faisal Samad, met with the Commissioner of the Customs Bond Commissionerate, Dhaka (North), Mia Md Abu Obaida, at his office. The meeting also included Additional Commissioner Edip Billah and Deputy Commissioner H.M. Ahsanul Kabir.
During this meeting, Faisal Samad presented a letter signed by BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan, specifically urging both the Dhaka (South) and Dhaka (North) Bond Commissioners to facilitate the customs bond process and provide necessary policy assistance to the garment sector. The discussion primarily focused on making customs processes fast, simple, and free from harassment, which is vital for retaining the industry’s competitive capacity.
Faisal Samad highlighted several specific demands to the Customs Bond Commissionerate, Dhaka (North) during the meeting. In response, Mia Md. Abu Obaida assured that several important steps would be taken to simplify export activities for the apparel industry and to ensure a favorable business environment. He confirmed that instructions have already been issued to relevant officials to make customs services faster and easier.