Benapole, June 30 -- import operations and cargo handling at the country's largest land port, Benapole Land Port, resumed in full swing from Monday morning after the NBR Reform Unity Council withdrew its shutdown programme.

The withdrawal of the strike brought back normalcy to the port area with nearly 4,000 handling workers returning to work. Customs and port officials have reportedly been facing pressure to clear the backlog of goods and complete customs formalities.

Benapole Port Director Shamim Hossain said they resumed trade between Bangladesh and India.

Mohsin Milan, president of the Benapole Port Importers-Exporters Association, said the port remained closed for the past two days due to the 'March to NBR' programme.

Trade throu...