Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Cargo movement at Chattogram Port has slowed to a crawl as workers and transport owners protest against recent increases in service and entry fees.

The Clearing and Forwarding (C&F) Agents Association observed a four-hour work stoppage on Sunday, while truck, covered van and prime mover owners continued to bar vehicle entry into the port for a second consecutive day.

Protest programmes by the two port-related organisations have disrupted container and cargo transport and delivery activities, leaving operations largely halted.

Although the Chittagong Port Authority insists that "operational activities remain normal," traders say the port is effectively paralysed.

Truck, covered van and prime mover owners' associations...