Importers in the Sylhet division halted the import of stone and limestone through all land ports and customs stations as a protest against the increased import assessment value. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) raised the assessment value by $2 per tonne, prompting importers to cease operations, fearing substantial losses. This move has disrupted usual trade activities, impacting the Tamabil land port, among others. Customs officials claim the assessment value increase is in response to the dollar’s inflation against the taka. The dispute highlights the challenges in trade dynamics, particularly in Sylhet, and underscores the need for dialogue between importers and authorities to resolve the issue and resume trade flows.
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