‘Double parking charge’: Trade thru' Burimari land port suspended

Exporters and importers went on strike on Burimari land port in Lalmonirhat today after port authorities allegedly doubled parking charges without giving any prior notice. The strike has resulted in suspension of port activities since noon. Traders, truck drivers and workers have been protesting since 12:00pm over the new charges, said Shamim Ahmed, an importer and exporter at