Bangladesh Customs

Bangladesh Customs
বাংলাদেশ কাস্টমস
Crest of Bangladesh Customs
Common nameBD Customs
Agency overview
Formed1972 (1972)
Employees9,036 personnel
Jurisdictional structure
National agencyBangladesh
Operations jurisdictionBangladesh
Governing bodyGovernment of Bangladesh
Constituting instrument
  • The Customs act, 1969
Operational structure
Headquarters8 No. Sarika Tower, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Agency executive
Parent agencyNational Board of Revenue
Intelligence wings
Functions
8
  • Revenue Collection,
  • Trade Facilities,
  • Border Protection,
  • Prevention of Smuggling,
  • Environmental Protection,
  • Immigration Compliance,
  • Compliance Enforcement,
  • International Cooperation
Website
customs.gov.bd

Bangladesh Customs is the principal customs agency of Bangladesh. The agency operating under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) is the lead tax collection agency in Bangladesh. NBR is part of the Internal Resources Division (IRD) under the country's Ministry of Finance. The agency formulates policies concerning the levy and collection of customs duties and related taxes.