Limited import-export activities to run at customs houses during Eid holidays

The government has decided to keep import and export activities running on a limited scale at customs houses and stations across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to ensure uninterrupted trade.

According to an official notice, customs houses and customs stations will continue to process import- and export-related activities from 17 to 23 March, except on Eid day.

The instruction was issued following a request from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), which urged the authorities to keep customs operations active during the holiday period to maintain the flow of international trade, particularly for the country's export-oriented industries.

Officials said the decision aims to facilitate smooth trade operations and prevent disruptions in the supply chain during the extended holiday period.

The directive asked the customs authorities concerned to take necessary measures to ensure that import and export-related services remain operational on government and weekly holidays within the specified period.

Maintaining customs services during the holidays is expected to support exporters and importers who need to complete shipment procedures, clear goods and continue production activities without delay, according to the NBR officials.

The move is expected to provide relief to exporters by ensuring that cargo handling, documentation and clearance processes can continue during the Eid holiday period.