, June 18 -- Customs House Dhaka on Thursday issued a special e-auction notice inviting bids for the sale of various goods stored at the Airfreight Unit, Express Service Unit and state warehouses under Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The initiative has been undertaken to enhance the operational efficiency and capacity of the airport's cargo handling facilities, address emerging security risks, ensure physical and financial security, safeguard lives and property, and prevent wastage of state assets, according to a press release issued on Thursday.

Under the programme, assorted goods currently lying at the Airfreight Unit and Express Service Unit will be sold through an online auction platform on an "as is, where is" basis.

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