Benapole Customs fails to achieve revenue target

Benapole Customs House has failed to achieve its revenue collection target for the period between July and November.

Uttam Chakma, assistant commissioner of the Customs House, said out of the initial target of Tk 2,427 crore, the house has managed to collect only Tk 1,252 crore in these five months, falling short by Tk 1,175 crore.

He said the decrease of imports due to high tax and strict rules and  regulation at the port have played significant roles in preventing the house from achieving its goals.

Commissioner of customs house Mohammad Belal Hossain Chowdhury  said, “Some importers avoid the port as it has increased level of transparency and accountability required for clearance of goods and shipments.”