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DHAKA, July 7, 2026 (BSS) - Chattogram Customs House has launched an 
electronic auction of 168 containers of unreleased and auctionable goods as 
part of efforts to reduce container congestion and improve operational 
efficiency at Chittagong Port.

According to a press release issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) 
today, the month-long e-auction initiative aims to ensure the physical and 
financial security of goods, prevent the wastage of state resources, and 
safeguard life and property through a transparent digital process.

The auction comprises two categories. Special e-Auction No. 08/2026 includes 
93 containers grouped into 76 lots, featuring chemicals, bitumen, machinery 
parts, plastic sheets, chest freezers, pipes, fabrics, paper and household 
goods. 

The NBR said these shipments will be auctioned without any reserved value.

Meanwhile, e-Auction No. 07/2026 covers 75 containers in 55 lots, including 
capital machinery, fabrics, PVC flex banners, badminton rackets, elevators, 
air filters, craft liner paper, salt and other items.

Interested bidders must register through the customs e-auction portal and 
submit bids online. 

A scanned copy of a security deposit equivalent to at least 10 percent of the 
proposed bid value must be uploaded during bid submission.

Successful bidders will be required to comply with the Import Policy Order 
2021-2024 to obtain release of the goods.

Physical inspection of goods under e-Auction No. 07/2026 will be allowed from 
July 13 to July 20, while inspection for Special e-Auction No. 08/2026 will 
take place from July 16 to July 23.

Online bidding for e-Auction No. 07/2026 will remain open from July 12 to 
July 22 until 3:00 pm, while bids for Special e-Auction No. 08/2026 can be 
submitted from July 14 to July 26 until 3:00 pm.

The tender box for e-Auction No. 07/2026 will be opened on July 22 at 3:30 
pm, while the Special e-Auction No. 08/2026 tender box will be opened on July 
27 at 11:00 am.

The NBR expressed hope that the technology-driven auction system will enhance 
transparency, improve the management of auctionable goods, and contribute to 
increasing the handling capacity of the country's premier seaport.