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Bangladeshi apparel makers have demanded that the National Board of Revenue (NBR) prevents the shift of import containers to private off-docks which can triple delivery costs.
In a letter to Chittagong Customs, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) says delivery costs for a 40ft container from the port is $700, while from off-docks it costs $2,250, and for a 20ft box the costs are nearly $500 and $1,500, respectively.
These costs are not “bearable” to the manufacturers, says the BGMEA.
In addition, ...
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