Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The work stoppage at Chattogram Port, called in protest against the government's decision to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal to Dubai-based operator DP World, has entered its sixth day, bringing port operations to a complete standstill for the third consecutive day.

As a result, all activities at the country's principal seaport remain suspended, leaving more than 11,000 export-laden containers stranded and causing growing concern among traders and exporters, according to media reports.

In an effort to resolve the crisis, Shipping Adviser Brigadier General (retd) Sakhawat Hossain held an emergency meeting with key stakeholders and senior port officials at the port building at 10:00am on Thursday.

The port worke...