Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The green channel facilities offered to 15 large taxpayers have remained almost ineffective for the last eight years since its introduction due to inaction of the authorities concerned in this regard.

The privilege supposed to be enjoyed as the Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) was introduced in 2017, offering a simplified and fast delivery system of goods from the customs ports.

Country's top 15 large businesses are currently entitled to the AEO facilities, including less customs assessments, audits and overall simplification of trade procedures.

Industry insiders said the assured facilities have not been provided yet while some are getting partial benefits which were available earlier.

They also alleged that ther...