The Chittagong Customs House is all set to dispose around 4,000 tonnes of perishable and non-saleable goods stuffed in 188 containers that have been lying in the port for years after importers who have ordered the same, left those unclaimed.
Media reports maintained this adding KDS Shipping will do this work on behalf of the Customs department.
Speaking to media, Deputy Commissioner (Auction Branch) of Chittagong Customs House, Ali Reza Haider, reportedly, underlined they have hired private firm KD Shipping for the disposal even if the concerned authorities plan to conclude the dumping before Ramadan, which will be celebrated in the week of April.
As per reports, goods imported are to be released within 30 days of unloading and if any importer does not take the goods within this time, they are notified by the Customs while if the product is not received within 15 days of the notification, Customs authorities may put it up for auction even if for the goods that are import-banned, the Customs authorities, reportedly, neither release the goods nor put it up for bidding.
