CHITTAGONG. Apr 3 The army and navy contingents deployed at the Chittagong port for maintenance ot security and law and order during the non-cooperatlon movement were withdrawn today, port sources said

Congestion at the port con tlnued to ease following Inten sifted round-the clock opera tlon. "The port will be free from congestion In a week." acting chairman of the Chit tagong Port Authority Capt Za hlr Uddin Mahmud told The Dally Star today "We have taken all out measures to en sure faster service to the cargo ships " Operation at the port l>cgan on March 27

Some of the ships stranded during the non rooperatlon have already sailed out after delivery ol cargo, he added Now. only live container ships are waiting at the outer an chorage while 15 container vessels stayed there during the recent stalemate, he said

A total of 21 vessels Including five container ships are being handled at the port jetties now while 17 others arrived at the outer anchorage In the last few days, port sources said.

Delivery of cargo to and from the port Is also going on In full-swing, the sources said