Transport strike in Bangladesh
Commuters suffer for 4th day as no bus runs in various dists
Commuters in different parts of the country have been facing immense sufferings for the fourth consecutive day following the work abstention being observed by a section of transport owners and workers demanding amendments to the new Road Transport Act-2018.
Vehicular movements on Dhaka-Sylhet, Dhaka-Ctg highways resume
Expressing solidarity to the indefinite work stoppage of a section of transport owners and workers, workers of Narayanganj join the strike protesting the enforcement of the Road Transport Act 2018.
Commuters suffer as transport strike continues in 8 dists
The transport strike, enforced protesting the Road Transport Act-2018, has been continuing in eight districts for the second consecutive day, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.
Covered van workers call strike from tomorrow
Bangladesh Truck Covered-van Goods Transport Owners Workers Unity Council will go on an indefinite strike across the country from tomorrow demanding amendment of the new Road Transport Act-2018 after postponing the law.
Transport Strike: Ctg ‘cut off’ from 9 dists for 10 hours
Chattogram’s road communication with nine districts was nearly cut off for about 10 hours due to a strike enforced by a group of transport owners, causing daylong suffering to thousands of people yesterday.
Murder case filed over baby's death during strike
At least 160 alleged transport workers have been accused in a case filed in connection with obstructing an ambulance carrying a child during the recent transport strike that led to the child's death in Moulvibazar.
A silence too costly
The tragic death of three infants during the 48-hour strike by road transport workers has touched off an angry outcry in the country with rights activists putting the blame partly on the state because of its failure to ensure citizens' safety.
Excesses committed
Already helpless due to the transport workers' strike, commuters yesterday struggled to find alternative modes of transportation to reach their destinations, which was, oftentimes, made impossible.
Strike strikes hard
Road transport workers yesterday virtually held the countrymen hostage as they began a 48-hour strike to force the government to bring amendments to the recently passed Road Transport Act-2018, practically cutting off the capital from the rest of the country.
Call off transport strike for sake of people: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader urges the transport leaders to withdraw their 48-hour strike considering the public sufferings.
Passengers suffer for sudden bus strike
Commuters in several districts of Rangpur region suffered a lot yesterday as the transport workers started strike protesting the Road