Agitating workers and employees on Thursday blocked the car of Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) Dr A Sakhawat Hussain outside Chittagong Port, demanding the removal of Port Chairman M Moniruzzaman. Dr Sakhawat Hussain had arrived in Chittagong to hold discussions with stakeholders over the ongoing crisis at the country’s principal seaport. Addressing the workers, Dr Sakhawat Hussain said the interim government would not take any decision that compromises national interests. In this situation, the Chittagong Port Authority convened an emergency meeting on Thursday morning. An indefinite strike has been underway at Chittagong Port since Wednesday morning, called by the Port Protection Sangram Parishad.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 05, 2026 12:47 UTC