Govt aims to expedite trade thru Bhomra
Business Report :
The government aims to expedite export-import activities with neighbouring India through the Bhomra Land Port in Satkhira.
As part of this initiative, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced that all products, except powdered milk, will now be allowed for import through this port.
The NBR is also considering upgrading the port from its current status as a land port station to a full customs house.
On 29 August, the customs wing of the NBR issued a statutory regulatory order (SRO) authorising the import of nearly all products through Bhomra.
A senior customs official says “Currently, Bhomra operates as a land customs station. We are working towards establishing a separate customs house there, given the volume of imports through this port.”
He added, “The distance from Bhomra to Kolkata is approximately 22 kilometres shorter than from Benapole in the Jashore district, presenting a significant opportunity for increased bilateral trade with India.”
The distance from Benapole to Kolkata by road is 84 kilometres, while from Bhomra Land Port it is 62 kilometres.
Established in 1996, Bhomra is the third-largest land port in the country. Over 500 businesses are currently involved in import-export activities through this facility.