very few buses at the capital's Sonargaon-Panthapath intersection yesterday after transport workers had suspended operation for hours protesting imprisonment of a bus driver's helper for charging passengers extra, and for not renewing the licences of the members of Dhaka District Road Transport Workers' Union. Photo: Star
They put up blockades at two major ends of the city creating a severe dearth of public transports during rush hours. As a result thousands of commuters had to wait for hours to catch a bus, many in vain. Photo: Star
While many others tried to catch a ride with opportunist pick-up and truck drivers. Photo: Star
The handful of buses that were running got so overloaded, that many rode on roofs, even on the hot hood. Photo: Star
Photo: Star
For women the situation was extra
unsavory. Photo: Star
