DHAKA, Mar 10, 2026 (BSS) - The government has decided to keep import and export activities running on a limited scale at customs houses and stations across the country during the upcoming Holy Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to ensure uninterrupted trade.

According to an official directive, customs houses and customs stations will continue to process import and export-related activities from March 17 to March 23, except on the day of Eid.

The instruction was given following a request from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), which urged the authorities to keep customs operations active during the holiday period to maintain the flow of international trade, particularly for the country’s export-oriented industries.

Officials said the decision aims to facilitate smooth trade operations and prevent disruptions in the supply chain during the extended holiday period.

The directive also asked the concerned customs authorities to take necessary measures to ensure that import and export-related services remain operational on government and weekly holidays within the specified period.

The move is therefore expected to provide relief to exporters by ensuring that cargo handling, documentation and clearance processes can continue during the Eid holiday period.