The Chattogram Customs House has announced the auction of 378 containers of goods under directives from the National Board of Revenue (NBR). According to an NBR press release issued on March 15, 2026, the auction will be conducted entirely through an e-auction system to ensure transparency and accountability. A total of 180 containers in 49 lots will be sold under a special order, while 198 containers in 74 lots will be auctioned under a standing order. Interested bidders can inspect the goods throughout March and submit bids online via the official Bangladesh Customs e-auction portal.

The containers include a wide range of items such as chemicals, machinery, plastic scrap, art paper, bitumen, fabrics, household items, vehicle parts, capital machinery, passenger elevators, metal scrap, and kraft liner paper. No reserve prices have been set for the consignments under the special order. Successful bidders must comply with the applicable provisions of the Import Policy Order 2021–2024 when clearing the goods.

The NBR stated that the auction aims to reduce container congestion at Chattogram Port, mitigate related safety risks, prevent wastage of state resources, and enhance port efficiency. Tender boxes for e-auction-2/2026 and e-auction-3/2026 will be opened on March 31 and April 8, respectively.