Presentation on - Aventri€¦ · Mentionable Terrorist Attacks in Bangladesh 2. Security Threats...
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Presentation on
Implementation ofProgramme Global Shield(PGS) in Bangladesh:
Challenges and Recommendation
Ms Abilin SangmaSecond Secretary,
National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh
Global Security Conference Brussels, Belgium03 October, 2018
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1. Mentionable Terrorist Attacks in Bangladesh
2. Security Threats
3. Journey of Security Project & PGS
4. PGS Activities in Bangladesh at a glance
5. Initiatives taken by Bangladesh Customs
6. Import statements of precursor chemicals
7. Challenges
8. Recommendations
Outline
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Mentionable Terrorist Attacks in Bangladesh
1 July, 2016 Dhaka Cafe Attack (Holy Artisan Bakery)
17 March, 2017 Dhaka RAB camp suicide bombing
24 March, 2017
A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Shah
Jalal International Airport
25 March, 2017
South Surma Upazila
Bombings
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Security Threats
Dhaka Cafe
Attack (Holy
Artisan Bakery)
Picture source: The Daily Star
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Security Threats
Dhaka RAB Camp
Suicide Bombing
Picture source: Dhaka Tribune
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South SurmaUpazila Bombings
in Sylhet
Picture source: The Daily Star
People hurt in two explosions outside Atia Mahal are being taken
to hospital.
Security Threats
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High threat of terrorist attack in Bangladesh, Australia says
Source: The Financial
express
Security Threats
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Source: The daily Star
Security Threats
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Asia Pacific Security Project in Bangladesh
• Journey of WCO
Security Project in
Bangladesh starts on
25 July, 2017
• WCO Secretary
General was present as
Key Note Speaker
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Why PGS?
• To secure global supply chain
• To secure public safety
• To prevent smuggling
• To prevent illicit diversion of precursor chemicals that could be used as explosives
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PGS Activities in Bangladesh at a glance
Sub regional Training on PGS (Train the Trainers)
National Training on PGS
Acceptance Test and Coordination Meeting
Device Distribution
Operation
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Sub regional Training on PGS (Train
the Trainers)
• 13-22 March 2018 in Philippines
• Two officials from Bangladesh Customs participate in the training program
• Gather knowledge and skills to train other officers
• Practical training on detection and handling of precursor chemicals used for manufacturing of Improvised Electric Devices (IEDs)
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National Training on PGS
• Five day (22-26 April 2018) training in Dhaka
• 17 Customs officials participated
• Other law enforcing agencies (Police, Navy, Coastguard, BGB, Port Authority) as observer
• Jointly organized by WCO & APSP
• Facilitate by WCO Expert and trained officials from Bangladesh Customs
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National Training on PGS (contd.)
• Awareness building
• Experience sharing
• Training on
IEDs threat
Customs role in mitigating IEDs
Safety Data sheets
Labeling, Packaging, licensing frauds
Investigation techniques
Risk assessment
Practical training to detect and identify
precursor chemicals
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Raman Spectrometer Devices
Initially 3 device in
July
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Raman Spectrometer Devices
1 Additional device in
September
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Major Ports
Bangladesh has 3 seaports, 1 internalcontainer depot (ICD), 3 internationalairports and 183 (active 45) LandCustoms stations and several riverport
More than 90% of international tradeare carried by sea. ChittagongCustoms House is the biggest seaport
Benapole Customs House is thebiggest land port located at IndianBoarder.
Major Ports in Bangladesh
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Device Distribution
1.Custom House, Chittagong
2.Custom house, Dhaka
3.Custom house, Benapole
4.Custom House, ICD, Dhaka
Custom House, Dhaka Custom House, Chittagong Custom House, Benapole
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Acceptance Test And Coordination
Meeting
• Carried out by WCO Representative and RigacuRepresentative
• 25 Customs officials participated
• Practical training on device handling & use
• Detailed discussion on PGS operation
• Representatives from other agencies also participated in the Coordination meeting
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Initiatives taken by Bangladesh Customs
Operation Related
• Agreement Signing
• NCP Nomination
• Issuance of office order
• Conducting operation (15-29 September)
Device Related
• Exemption Order
• Faster Clearance
• Distribution of devices
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Exemption
letter
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Import Statement of Precursor Chemicals (FY 2017-18)
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Description HS Code Quantity (MT)
Acetone 2914.11 1225.27
Aluminum Powders and flakes 7603.10, 7603.20 7.0
Ammonium Nitrate 3102.30 196
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate 3102.90 0.1
Calcium Nitrate Double salt 3102.60 -
Hydrogen Peroxide 2847.00 535.22
Nitric Acid 2808.00 1079.6
Nitro methane 2904.20 0.7
Potassium chlorate 2829.19 889.54
Potassium Nitrate 2834.21 385.32
Potassium Perchlorate 2829.90 48.52
Sodium Chlorate 2829.11 413.27
Sodium Nitrate 3102.50 -
Urea 3102.10 11,13,961
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Challenges for Bangladesh
Challenges
Lack of Cooperation
Lack of Coordination
No Restriction
on chemicals import
Lack of Monitoring
after clearance
PorousBorder
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Recommendations
• Active Participation
• Direct monitoring by Commissioner
• Regular reporting
• After clearance monitoring
• Building cooperation among border agencies
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