According to stakeholders, critical financial infrastructure, particularly the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, remains inactive during weekends, public holidays, and non-banking hours. This limitation is currently hindering the implementation of 24/7 customs services at ports.
Economy
Payment bottlenecks and holidays hinder 24/7 port customs services
Stakeholders report that the RTGS system's unavailability during non-banking hours and holidays is preventing 24/7 customs operations at ports.
Source: TBS Bangladesh