File PhotoDHAKA, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS) - The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has invited applications for Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agent licences under the newly formulated Customs Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agent Licensing Rules, 2026. According to a press release issued today, the new licensing process has been introduced in line with Section 243 of the Customs Act, 2023, replacing the previous Customs Agent Licensing Rules, 2020. The NBR said the new rules were formulated to ensure a competitive environment and improve service quality for importers and exporters. Previously, there was no separate regulation for C&F agents, and licences were issued under the Customs Agent Licensing Rules, 2020. To make C&F operations more streamlined and time-appropriate, a separate set of rules has now been enacted.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 22, 2026 17:47 UTC