Benapole: Benapole Customs House has been honoured with ‘World Bank Symbol of Appreciation Award 2019’ for transparency in assessing imported goods, modernization of import-export facilities and quicker delivery of imported goods at the house, reports the UNB.

Benapole Customs Commissioner Belal Hossain Chowdhury received the award at a seminar organized marking the International Customs Day (ICD) at National Board of Revenue (NBR) office in the capital on Saturday.

Customs Commissioner Belal Hossain Chowdhury said, “The achievement was possible following cooperation from all stake holders of the house.”

The trade between India and Bangladesh through Benapole-Pettapol Land Port has begun just after the liberation in 1971.