Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Operational activities at Chattogram Port, the country's prime seaport, remained at a standstill for a third consecutive day on Monday as port workers continued their protest against the planned lease of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to Dubai-based DP World.

The ongoing suspension of all cargo handling activities at the port has created a severe crisis for the country's import-export operations, particularly for the ready-made garment (RMG) sector, industry leaders warned.

They also called for urgent action to resolve the deadlock and restore normal port operations.

The work stoppage at the port began on January 31, resulting in the complete paralysis of port operations. Loading and unloading of goods, inclu...