Dhaka, Jan. 11 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has integrated the ASYCUDA World system with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association's (BGMEA) electronic Utilisation Declaration (e-UD) platform, aiming to modernise bond management and expedite customs clearance for export-oriented industries.

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 the valuation of bonded raw materials and exported goods, and enhance transparency and accountability in customs operations, said a press release.

Officials said the move would significantly reduce procedural complexities and clearance delays that previously arose d...