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title: Bangladesh – Chattogram Port Strike Escalation & Operational Standstill
description: Chattogram Port in Bangladesh faces a complete shutdown due to an escalating workers' strike, impacting cargo operations and causing significant delays.
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# Bangladesh – Chattogram Port Strike Escalation & Operational Standstill
04 Feb 2026
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We wish to provide an **urgent update** regarding the situation at **Chattogram Port, Bangladesh**, where ongoing industrial action has escalated and is now causing a **complete paralysis of port operations**.
Based on information from local authorities, port users, and media reporting, the **Port Workers’ Union commenced a fresh 48-hour work stoppage effective from 2 February 2026**, intensifying the disruption that initially began on **31 January 2026**. The strike is reportedly linked to opposition against the proposed **DP World terminal agreement**.
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## Update February 9 2026
According to an official announcement from the leadership of the **Chattogram Bandar Rakkha Sangram Parishad**, the previously planned **indefinite strike scheduled to commence on 9 February 2026 has been postponed until 15 February 2026**.
This decision has been taken in consideration of:
- The upcoming **13th National Parliament election**, and
- The need to facilitate the release of **import cargo ahead of the Ramadan season**.
The announcement also noted that **five key issues remain unresolved**. Should these matters not be addressed by the revised deadline, the Parishad has cautioned that **industrial action may resume from 16 February 2026 onward**, with any further guidance to be communicated through official channels.
### **Operational Outlook**
- **Port operations are currently continuing** during this postponement period.
- However, **residual delays and yard congestion persist** as a result of earlier disruptions.
- Vessel schedules, cargo release, and inland movements may remain subject to **variability over the coming days**.
### **Customer Guidance**
We recommend customers:
- Plan shipments **cautiously**, allowing additional buffer time
- Remain flexible with delivery expectations
- Stay in close contact with their KLN representative for shipment-specific updates
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## Update February 6 2026
The industrial action has now entered its **sixth consecutive day**, with **no improvement in operational conditions**. Port activities remain **completely paralysed**, and disruption across the supply chain continues to intensify.
### **Current Port Situation**
As at the time of this update:
- **All import and export operations remain fully suspended**, with no cargo moving through port gates.
- **Vessel operations are halted**, including berthing, loading, and discharge at all jetties.
- **Container transportation between the port, Inland Container Depots (ICDs), and factories has completely stopped**.
- **Severe congestion continues to build** at port terminals and ICD yards, with daily increases in container backlogs.
- **Manufacturing and export cycles are being adversely affected**, as delays in raw materials and finished goods increase the risk of missing feeder and mainline vessel connections at transshipment hubs.
### **Anticipated Service Impacts**
Customers should continue to expect:
- **Prolonged container dwell times** at port and ICDs, potentially leading to additional storage and related charges.
- **Ongoing vessel schedule disruption**, including delays, rolled export bookings, and missed cut-offs.
- **Extended transit times** and wider supply chain bottlenecks for cargo moving to and from Bangladesh.
### **Outlook**
There is a **potential development** today, as the **Honourable Advisor on Shipping is expected to visit Chittagong** to meet with union representatives and key stakeholders. While this engagement offers a possible pathway toward resolution, **no formal outcome or timeline has been confirmed at this stage**.
We remain cautiously optimistic that this meeting may bring clarity; however, operations remain fully suspended until official confirmation of a resolution is received.
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## **Operational Status**
As at the time of this advisory:
- **Vessel movements:**
- No vessels are permitted to berth or unberth
- **Import cargo:**
- Import deliveries suspended
- Port gates blocked
- **Export cargo:**
- No export containers allowed to enter the terminal
- **Off-dock depots (CFS):**
- Severe congestion
- Export containers stuck at depots
- Empty containers accumulating at depots and terminals
This has resulted in a **full standstill of port operations**.
## **Expected Impact**
Customers should anticipate:
- Delays to **vessel berthing and departure**
- **Missed cut-offs** and reduced loading/discharge productivity
- Increased **container dwell time** at port and off-dock depots
- **Revised ETAs/ETDs** and potential service disruptions
## **Outlook**
Government authorities are reportedly attempting to **mediate and de-escalate** the situation. Discussions with protestors are expected; however, **no resolution has been confirmed at this stage**.
We are monitoring developments **hour-by-hour** and will issue further updates as soon as:
- Port gates reopen, or
- The strike is formally called off.
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