Accra:National Board of Revenue The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed customs houses and stations throughout the country to maintain import and export activities on a limited scale during the government holidays from October 20 to 22, coinciding with the Sharadiya Durga Puja.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this directive was issued via a letter dated October 15, aiming to ensure continuous import-export trade during the festival period. The letter, signed by Rezaul Karim, the second secretary of Customs Policy, called on the relevant authorities to take necessary actions to support trade operations during the holidays.
The directive is applicable to customs locations including Dhaka, Chattogram, Benapole, Kamalapur, Mongla, Pangaon, Chattogram ICD, and Bhomra, among others. It also extends to Customs, Excise, and VAT Commissionerates across the nation, including cities such as Rajshahi, Jashore, Khulna, and Sylhet.
Furthermore, the NBR requested the governor of Bangladesh Bank to communicate this directive to all commercial banks. Additionally, it urged the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), along with foreign and metropolitan chambers of commerce, the Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), to inform their member organizations of the directive.
This initiative references a memorandum from the Ministry of Public Administration dated October 7, 2026.