Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Bangladesh is advancing towards a fully paperless customs system by 2028 with the move to expand the digital window for the clearance of imports.

Recently, the Chief Adviser's Office instructed the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to include 18 more public and private bodies in the digital platform.

A total of 19 public and private authorities, including the drug administration and the apex exporters' association, are currently interconnected with the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) portal.

Customs officials say 18 bodies, including the foreign, commerce, and industries ministries; and the apex trade body Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), will come under the BSW by December 2026.

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