Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The Bangladesh Customs Agents Association has called off its four-hour daily work abstention at Chattogram Port, bringing relief to the country's busiest seaport after days of labor unrest and operational disruptions.

The association suspended the program Monday, a day after it began, following the Chattogram Port Authority's (CPA) decision to halt the recently increased gate pass fee for customs agents' workers and employees.

Saiful Alam, president of the Bangladesh Customs Agents Association, confirmed the development to the media. "As the CPA has agreed to suspend the raised gate pass fee, we have decided to withdraw the work abstention program," he said.

"The CPA informed us this morning, and we immediately instru...