Dhaka, April 29 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is contemplating the introduction of a more simplified process for compliant import duty and tax payers to import the goods they need, helping them to do business more easily.

If introduced, NBR would allow these importers to use the 'green channel' at ports of entry to get their imported items cleared for release without any hassle.

"This system would be something like the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO), aiming to streamline import processes by providing a seamless clearance system," a senior NBR official told UNB, preferring anonymity to discuss what he wasn't authorised to.

Under this system, AEO-certified businesses will be able to directly transport cargo from ports to the...