To ensure reliable export statistics, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is going to set up online Export General Manifest (EGM) modules at 17 inland container depots (ICD) in Chattogram. The NBR has said the implementation of this programme under the ASYCUDA software network will reduce fraud and money laundering. This will also save time and labour hours as well as provide reliable export statistics. The NBR will launch the programme at the Summit Alliance Port (East) depot under the Custom House, Chattogram on September 1. Gradually 16 other depots will get the EGM modules by 18 November. An EGM module was introduced experimentally at the Esack Depot on March 1, 2020.
The EGM contains information on export products, especially, what kind of product, what is it’s worth, where it is being exported, and on which ship the goods are being transported. The shipping agent submits the EGM to the customs office.
