Prime mover and trailer workers in Chattogram called off their three-day strike following assurances from labour leaders during a meeting with the deputy commissioner of police (port) of Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) on Friday night.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Port) Badrul Alam Molla said, "We discussed six key demands with the labour representatives and assured them of necessary steps to address their concerns. As a result, they have withdrawn the strike and returned to work."

The strike was initially sparked by a clash on February 4 between the guards of the Faujdarhat DC Park in Sitakunda and goods transport workers over parking issues.

In response, the ‘Chattogram Prime Mover-Trailer Sramik Union’ enforced a work stoppage, disrupting the transportation of goods, including containers at the port.

After a 23-hour strike, the workers briefly resumed operations upon receiving assurances from the Chattogram district administration. However, on February 5, they resumed the strike upon discovering that the DC Park remained open, contrary to their demands.

Amid continued disruptions, the deputy commissioner of police (port) held discussions with five representatives of the labour organisation to resolve the deadlock.

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Following the meeting on Friday evening, the workers agreed to withdraw their strike and resume operations after receiving further assurances regarding their demands.

Md Kayes Chowdhury, Joint General Secretary of the Chattogram Prime Mover-Trailer Sramik Union, stated, "Our five leaders attended the meeting at the port police lines. We expect a resolution as our demands have been accepted and are being documented."