There is no scope for giving permission to import all kinds of goods from India through Akhaura Land Port in Brahmanbaria, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Munim.
He made the remarks while talking to correspondents after inaugurating a baggage scanner set up at Akhaura Land Port in Brahmanbaria on Saturday (May 6, 2023) afternoon.
The NBR chairman said, “We will give permission to import of goods from India if we receive a list. But, there are not adequate facilities for examination at the land port if we allow importing all kinds of goods from India. So, we cannot open the land port to import all kinds of goods. However, we will give permission to import those goods which can be imported from India.”
Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Munim said the land ports and customs will receive revenues because of allowing India to transport goods to its different states using Chittagong and Mongla ports. It will also help generate employment opportunities in the transport sector. Besides, Bangladesh will receive duties for allowing India to use its roads.
