The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started regularly publishing HS Code-based import data on its website to enhance transparency and facilitate easier access to trade-related information for the general public.
According to an NBR press release issued today, the initiative has been taken in response to long-standing demands from young entrepreneurs, students, investors, trade researchers, businesspeople, journalists, and analysts seeking reliable and accessible import data.
The NBR recently published HS Code-based data on goods imported under commercial and bonded facilities for December 2025 on its official website (nbr.gov.bd) under the Customs section of the Publication portal. The data include detailed information on the quantity, weight, and value of imported goods, classified according to internationally recognized HS Codes.
The regular publication of import data is expected to make access to trade information more open, transparent, and user-friendly. It will also enable entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, journalists, and policymakers to use dependable data for analysis and decision-making.
The initiative will help users gain a clearer understanding of international market prices and price fluctuations, while also making it easier to analyze import trends, seasonal variations, and the movement of goods.
Moreover, the data will support assessments of Bangladesh’s trade structure, import dependency, the inflow of industrial raw materials under bonded facilities, and the effectiveness of support mechanisms for export-oriented industries.
The NBR said the initiative would contribute significantly to international trade analysis, policy formulation, and informed business decisions.
Alongside ongoing trade facilitation measures, the NBR will continue publishing HS Code-based import data for goods imported under commercial and bonded facilities on a monthly basis to ensure wider public access and transparency.
