CCH automation to help boost revenue collection: CA
Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Chief Adviser Fakhruddin Ahmed said Monday that his government was trying to build an environment friendly to commerce, industries and agriculture in the country, report agencies.
Describing the businesspeople and industrialists the drivers of the economy, he urged them to make the best of the business-friendly environment, build industries and create employment.
"The present government has taken initiative for macro-economic and infrastructural reforms including formulation of proper planning to survive in the competitive world market and achieve economic stability," he added.
The head of the caretaker government was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the automation activities of Chittagong Customs House (CCH) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city.
Country's business leaders, including the leaders of FBCCI, DCCI and CCCI, business entrepreneurs, high civil and military officials and distinguished personalities were present at the function organised by the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).
The automation was expected to help give a boost to government revenue collection apart from ensuring transparency and accountability in customs and revenue administration.
Dr Fakhruddin said the automation of CCH is part of the continuation of reform activities of the present government that would remain as a unique example in the development process under public-private partnership initiative.
Describing the businesspeople and industrialists the drivers of the economy, he urged them to make the best of the business-friendly environment, build industries and create employment.
"The present government has taken initiative for macro-economic and infrastructural reforms including formulation of proper planning to survive in the competitive world market and achieve economic stability," he added.
The head of the caretaker government was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the automation activities of Chittagong Customs House (CCH) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in the city.
Country's business leaders, including the leaders of FBCCI, DCCI and CCCI, business entrepreneurs, high civil and military officials and distinguished personalities were present at the function organised by the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI).
The automation was expected to help give a boost to government revenue collection apart from ensuring transparency and accountability in customs and revenue administration.
Dr Fakhruddin said the automation of CCH is part of the continuation of reform activities of the present government that would remain as a unique example in the development process under public-private partnership initiative.