Bangladesh’s National Board of Revenue has issued a new permanent order to speed up the transparent and modern disposal of uncleared goods and goods seized over smuggling allegations at customs houses and customs stations. Permanent Order No. 43/Customs/2026 was issued on Monday, August 17, 2026, with immediate effect under provisions of the Customs Act 2023. It replaces Permanent Order No. 91, issued on July 2, 2023.

The order makes online or live e-auctions the main method for disposing of seized or uncleared goods, while allowing conventional public auctions in exceptional cases where e-auctions are not possible. ASYCUDA World will be used to prepare lists and lots of uncleared goods. Reserve prices will consider quality and quantity, with reductions of 10 percent annually after the first year, up to 40 percent. E-auction bidders must deposit 5 percent earnest money through e-payment.

Perishable essentials such as sugar, salt, lentils and soybean oil may be sold directly to TCB at NBR-set prices. Edible uncleared perishables with less than three months of shelf life may be donated to government orphanages. Claimants will receive seven working days’ notice before auction, and legal action may follow disruption or fraud attempts.