Chattogram Custom House (CCH) earned 20 per cent higher revenue till May 24 in the current fiscal compare to the previous year.
Customs Commissioner Fakhrul Alam disclosed the information at a press conference held at its auditorium this afternoon.
The press conference organized on the occasion of auction of 108 vehicles imported at different times with the facility of Car Net De Passage (Foreign Tourist) through the Port. These vehicles have been lying in the port for several years.
"The target of revenue collection in CCH is Tk 65.43 crores which is 10 per cent behind the target. Although there are 36 more days left until the end of the financial year. I hope CCH will surpass the revenue collection target within this period," he added.
He said last year was the highest growth in 25 years. The government has set a target for that growth in the current financial year. Even then, by May 24, our growth is 20 per cent more.
The higher earnings over the last several months are a result of an increase in imports and normalization of import and export through Chattogram port. The customs commissioner also said that the revenue collection is active in view of the current global situation and other conditions.
Regarding the auction, CCH Commissioner Fakhrul Islam said the catalog for the auction will be released on May 29. Once again, bidders will be able to submit tenders in both manual and e-auction methods.
Traders interested in the auction will be able to inspect the vehicles at Chattogram port from June 5-6. Apart from Chattogram Custom House and District Administration, interested parties can also submit tenders in Dhaka, Mongla and Sylhet. Tenders will be opened on June 19.
