DHAKA, March 9, (V7N) – The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced the Customs Risk Management Regulations, 2025 to tackle economic risks, including money laundering and terrorism financing.

A notification issued by the NBR defined economic risk as crimes such as tax evasion, customs fraud, illegal financial activities, and transnational economic offenses.

As part of the initiative, a Customs Risk Management Commissionerate (CRMC) will be established to analyze and categorize customs risks. It will use AI and data analysis to classify consignments into risk-based lanes—Red, Yellow, Blue, or Green.

The CRMC will monitor trade trends, customs duties, exemptions, and international agreements while conducting research and issuing risk warnings. It will collect data from banks, government agencies, and financial institutions, ensuring confidentiality.

To strengthen enforcement, the CRMC will coordinate with national and international organizations, use the Automated Risk Management System (ARMS), and adopt models from the World Customs Organization.

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