Dhaka, July 10 -- National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday directed customs officials at Pangaon Customs House to expedite the clearance of imported goods through modern risk management systems and ensure strict compliance with laws and regulations.

"Customs Houses are the centre of trade facilitation," the NBR chief said during his visit to the Pangaon Customs House in Dhaka.

He urged officials to focus on core revenue collection activities, including rapid goods clearance under risk-based management, enforcement, automation, compliance with import policy orders, reduction of legal cases, and enhanced arrears collection.

The chairman observed physical inspection procedures at the container yard and rev...