12 more Ctg Port staff transferred
The latest move comes amid heightened tensions at the country’s principal seaport over the government’s plan to lease out the NCT to Dubai-based DP World. The issue has sparked repeated protests, work stoppages and strikes by port employees.
The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) has transferred 12 more officials and employees amid continued unrest over the proposed handover of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to a foreign operator.
The transfers were ordered through two separate office notices issued by the CPA's chief personnel officer this evening (1 February).
According to the notices, those transferred officials and employees are: Mohammad Shafi Uddin, assistant traffic superintendent; Rashidul Islam, assistant traffic superintendent; Md Harunur Islam, gate typist; Md Humayun Kabir, SS operator; Md Shafiqul Rahman, assistant superintendent; Manik Mitra, junior driver; Abdul Aziz Mia, upper division assistant; Mahbubur Rahman, gate typist; Anisur Rahman Rubel, junior driver; Md Rafiqul Islam, junior driver; Md Bashir Uddin, khalasi; and Md Masud Mia, mason.
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Most of the transferred officials and employees were previously posted at operationally sensitive sections of the port, according to CPA officials.
The latest move comes amid heightened tensions at the country's principal seaport over the government's plan to lease out the NCT to Dubai-based DP World. The issue has sparked repeated protests, work stoppages and strikes by port employees, who argue that handing over the terminal to a foreign company would threaten national interests and job security.
Earlier, yesterday, the CPA transferred four employees for allegedly instigating protests and warned of strict disciplinary action against staff joining demonstrations during office hours.
The High Court recently dismissed a writ petition challenging the legality of the NCT leasing process, effectively clearing the way for the CPA to proceed with the agreement. Following the verdict, the port authority reiterated that it would not tolerate any disruption to normal port operations. Defying the warning, port officials and employees have been observing a work abstention programme for the last two days. They have also announced to continue their work abstention tomorrow.
Chattogram Port handles more than 90% of Bangladesh's seaborne trade. Business leaders warn that prolonged disruption could hurt cargo movement, exports and the broader economy.
