Dhaka, May 21 -- A former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday urged the government to operate 'Chittagong Port' for 24 hours a day for smooth export-import activities.

He said that the ready-made garment (RMG) export was happened due to the recent strike of the revenue board officials.

Kazi Muniruzzaman, former president of BGMEA, said this while speaking at the unveiling of the manifesto of Sammilito Parishad, a platform contesting in the upcoming election of BGMEA.

He also warned that if port operations are not maintained 24 hours a day, it will create complications in paying workers' salaries and bonuses before Eid-ul-Adha.

"If goods are not delivered on time, payments will n...