In the past, perishable cargoes imported through the Bangladesh ports of Chittagong and Mongla in reefer containers often remained stranded in the port as there was no law which would require the authorities to empty the container and discharge the cargo within any specific time limit if the receivers did not take delivery of the cargo.
In order to mitigate the global shortage of container and congestion at the ports in Bangladesh, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has issued on August 11 earlier this year a new set of rules titled “Perishable Goods Speedy Release and Disposal Regulations-2021” to accelerate the import and export of 64 types of perishable goods at the ports in Bangladesh.
This newly formed regulation will now ensure the quick discharge of the livestock, birds, animals, ducks, chicken, poultry, frozen fish, yeast, mushrooms, fresh fruits, vegetables, raw rubber, unprocessed tobacco, oil seeds, potatoes, cereals, grains, lentils, etc.
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https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/2021/09/21/initiative-to-expedite-release-of-perishable-goods-by-bd-customs-authority