In 1984-85 the responsibility to manage and control Benapole crossing was given to Mongla Port Authority and transformed into custom division.

On 2 February 2002, Bangladesh Land Port Authority was established and they were given to the task of managing this border crossing (except immigration process).

[4] Geographically Benapole is a major strategical point for border trading between India and Bangladesh owing to its proximity to Kolkata.

Benapole land port is also lucrative for Indian exporters for its cheaper service and equipment charges.

[citation needed] This check post accounts of India trade with Bangladesh that worth more than $4 billion.

[4] In 2009 new buildings were constructed in the location and Benapole Customs and Immigration Check post started its operation since then.