The strike hampered goods transport after it began on Friday, said Syed Nazrul Islam, first vice-president of largest exporting sector apparel’s group BGMEA. About 1,600 trucks transport goods of the garment sector daily. About 500 trucks transport goods, mostly machineries and garment raw materials, to and from the port daily, according to him. Azim Uddin Gazi, general secretary of Benapole Transport Owners Association, said 350 trucks entered the port on Monday. Goods are coming from India, but they are not leaving the port.”Officials said the strike has created a logjam at Sonamasjid Land Port, but has not affected Hili Land Port.

Source: bd News24 November 08, 2021 23:26 UTC