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Requirements for effective 24/7 customs clearance in Bangladesh

Business stakeholders argue that 24/7 customs operations alone are insufficient without the support of banking, shipping, and transport services.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 4 October 2026, 12:30 PM

According to business stakeholders, maintaining 24/7 customs operations in Bangladesh will not guarantee faster clearance on its own. For the system to be truly effective, essential support services including banking payments, shipping, and transport must also remain operational during weekends and public holidays.