The government of Bangladesh has established five specialised working groups to advance the implementation of the National Logistics Policy 2025, aiming to enhance the country’s domestic and international trade capabilities. This move aligns with the decisions of the National Logistics Development and Coordination Committee and supports the broader goal of positioning Bangladesh as a leading regional trade and logistics hub by 2050.
The policy, which replaces the previous 2024 framework, was developed by the interim government to strengthen the logistics sector and improve trade efficiency. The newly formed groups are tasked with addressing key areas including digitalisation, investment, skills development, multimodal infrastructure, and trade facilitation.
The trade facilitation group, headed by the commerce secretary, will develop action plans intended to reduce the time, costs, and procedural barriers associated with imports, exports, customs clearance, cargo release, as well as port and border management. This group will also monitor progress under the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement and propose measures related to pre-arrival processing, electronic declarations, risk management, green channel implementation, authorised economic operators, and post-clearance audits.
Leading the logistics digitalisation group is the ICT Division secretary. This team will formulate a roadmap to enable real-time tracking of goods and integrate digital platforms across customs, port authorities, transport services, warehousing, tax administration, and banking sectors. They will also manage the development of a National Logistics Dashboard to enhance data transparency and coordination.
The investment group is responsible for identifying opportunities and challenges in attracting investment within the logistics sector, while the logistics infrastructure group—overseen by an official from the Planning Commission—is charged with preparing infrastructure development action plans, pinpointing bottlenecks, and prioritizing projects that promote public-private partnerships.
Lastly, the skills development group will focus on assessing and addressing human resource gaps within the sector, ensuring the availability of qualified personnel to support logistics growth.
Collectively, these initiatives seek to boost Bangladesh’s competitiveness in trade and logistics both regionally and internationally, supporting the country’s long-term economic development objectives.