US EditionBangladesh orders striking tax officials back to work; port operations hindered
- Operations at Chittagong Port, Bangladesh's largest seaport, were suspended on Sunday as customs officials went on strike, halting shipping activity.
- The strike is a result of disagreements between National Board of Revenue employees and the government over proposed changes that involve dividing the NBR into two distinct organizations.
- Since Saturday morning, customs operations at major ports including Chittagong and Benapole have stopped, causing hundreds of trucks to be stranded and import-export activities to cease.
- Mohammed Omar Faruq, the Chittagong Port Authority's secretary, reported that port activities involving loading and unloading have been at a standstill since early today, while the garment sector faces potential losses of around $222 million.
- Interim leader Muhammad Yunus urged staff to end the illegal strike, and the government warned it would act firmly to protect the economy and public interest if they do not return to work.
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Bangladesh orders striking tax officials back to work; port operations hindered
The Bangladesh government ordered tax and customs workers to return to work immediately on Sunday and end a two-day nationwide strike that has brought tax operations to a standstill, including customs operations at major trade hub Chittagong Port.
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