The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Benapole

Benapole land port was paralyzed for half-day today as handling workers enforced strike protesting attack on them allegedly by Awami League activists.

Loading and unloading was disrupted from

6 am to 12 noon. The striking workers brought out procession and held rally protesting Monday's attack by AL activists.

Witnesses said a group of local AL leaders Monday night pressed for recruitment of their cadres as handling workers. On resistance, the handling workers came under attack.