Chattogram, Feb. 9 -- The indefinite strike at Chattogram Port called to protest the planned lease of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to foreign company DP World has been suspended.

The strike was called off after the government assured that the lease agreement would not be signed during the interim government's tenure.

Mohammad Ibrahim Khokon, one of the coordinators of the Chattogram Port Protection Movement Council, announced the decision around 12:30 am on Monday.

Meanwhile, the port authorities have suspended 17 striking workers including three who were taken into custody.

Besides, the authorities have ordered the handover of government-allocated housing for 15 union leaders.

The port workers started the indefinite stri...