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Int’l Customs Day observed


Bangladeshpost
Published : 26 Jan 2020 08:40 PM | Updated : 06 Sep 2020 07:45 PM

The International Customs Day is being observed in the country like elsewhere of the world with due fervor as the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has chalked out a number of programmes across the country to observe the day, reports BSS.

NBR Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem inaugurated the day through releasing balloons and pigeons on the premises of the NBR building at Segunbagicha in the capital. Marking the day, he also led a colourful rally that began from and endedon the city’s NBR premises after roaming different points including Kakrail, in front of the Anti Corruption Commission (ACC) and the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Apart from the officials and employees of the Customs Department, people from all class including film stars also took part in the rally. Speaking on the occasion, Muneem said the International Customs Day is being observed in the country like elsewhere of the world with due fervor. “The present government is pledge-bound to simplify international trade side by side ensuring safe border trade.”

Meanwhile, a discussion meeting was held at the International Convention City, Bashundhara later in the afternoon to mark the day, where Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, PM’s Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman were present.