Import and export customs clearance in Bangladesh will require the mandatory submission of certificates, licenses, and permits (CLP) through the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system from February 1.  

The government has announced that manual CLP submissions will no longer be accepted after this date, according to a notice.   

The directive applies to seven organisations: the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA),the  Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the Department of Explosives (DoEX), the Bangladesh National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention (BNACWC), the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA), and the Department of Environment (DoE).  

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NBR’s national single window launched for simpler trade procedures

The BSW system, implemented by the National Board of Revenue (NBR), is an online platform designed to streamline CLP applications and processing. 

Importers and exporters can register on the platform using their business identification number (BIN) and submit all necessary documents digitally, the notice states. 

The government highlights several benefits of this system, including enhanced transparency and accountability due to minimal human interaction, significant reductions in time and cost for trade activities, and improved trust among domestic and international businesses.  

Initially, seven out of 19 CLP-issuing organisations are included in this phase.