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Chattagram Port Returns to Normal Operations After Two-Day Strike

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Chattagram Port has resumed normal operations following a two-day strike by customs workers. The strike, which started due to demands for the resignation of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) chairman, brought import and export activities at the port to a standstill. However, after the government declared NBR services as "essential" and warned protesters to return to work, the strike was called off, and operations resumed.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chattagram Port operations slowed down on Sunday night due to the strike but returned to normal on Monday morning after the strike was called off.
  • The strike, led by the NBR Reform Unity Council, demanded the resignation of the NBR chairman, leading to a complete shutdown of import and export activities at the port.
  • The government formed an advisory committee to resolve the crisis, and after a meeting with business leaders, the NBR Reform Unity Council lifted the shutdown program.
  • Chattagram Customs office became busy with C and F agents, and all activities, including bill entry submission and customs clearance, resumed.
  • The ACC has started investigating the corruption of six protesting NBR officials.
  • Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed mediated discussions between the government and the protesters, leading to a positive outcome.

Statistics:

  • 2 days: duration of the strike
  • Monday morning: time when operations resumed at Chattagram Port
  • 6: number of NBR officials under investigation for corruption by the ACC
  • Sunday (29 June): date when the government took action, declaring NBR services as "essential"

Sources:

  • Chattagram Port Secretary Md. Omar Faruk's statement
  • ACC's investigation into corruption by six NBR officials
  • Government's declaration of NBR services as "essential" on Sunday (29 June)
  • Formation of an advisory committee to resolve the crisis
  • Discussions between Finance Advisor Salehuddin Ahmed and the leaders of the business association
  • NBR Reform Unity Council's decision to lift the shutdown program after positive assurances from the government.

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