RMG raw-material delivery time reduced to a day
Star Business Report
With less than a month to the post-MFA (multi-fibre arrangement) era, the Chittagong Customs House has agreed to a Bangladesh Garment Manu-facturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) plea to bring down the raw-material delivery time of ready-made garments to a day by abolishing five steps.The decisions came following a meeting of BGMEA and senior customs official on Tuesday in Chittagong. BGMEA President Annisul Huq presided over the meeting, which was attended by BGMEA delegation and Chittagong Customs Commissioner Masrur Ahmed among others. Presently, 11 steps prevail at the Chittagong Customs House before a consignment is delivered. The meeting also decided to initiate moves for shipping goods and processing shipping bill after 10:00pm. Decision was also taken to form a task force to update the entry of export information in the pass book within 15 days of export. Talking to The Daily Star BGMEA president said the customs high officials have decided to meet most of the demands made by the BGMEA team and the decisions which will come into force through a circular within next 5 to 7 days.
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