Revenue collection at Benapole Customs House, the country’s largest land port, fell drastically in the 2025–26 fiscal year. Against a government target of Tk 11,290 crore, only Tk 6,559 crore was collected, leaving a shortfall of Tk 4,731 crore. Import and export activities also declined significantly, with total imports dropping by about 197,000 tons compared to the previous year.

Officials and traders attributed the revenue slump to reduced imports, global trade slowdown, foreign currency shortages, changes in tariff structures, and irregularities. Imports of high-duty items such as industrial raw materials, electronics, machinery parts, and chemicals fell sharply, directly cutting customs and VAT income. Business leaders said daily truck movements for both imports and exports have nearly halved compared to the previous year.

Customs authorities stated that investigations into weight-scale manipulation and other irregularities are ongoing, with legal actions already initiated in some cases. Stakeholders emphasized that improved digital monitoring, transparency, and anti-corruption measures could help restore revenue performance.