Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Garment industry's bond management is integrated with the ASYCUDA World system that expedites customs clearance for external trade and transport operations in a see-through manner.

Officials have said the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has linked the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association's (BGMEA) electronic Utilisation Declaration (e-UD) platform with the new-generation global customs-management system. The integration came into effect on January 11, 2026, as part of the government's broader initiative to make bond management more technology-driven, improve valuation of bonded raw materials and exported goods, and enhance transparency and accountability in customs operations, said a press release....