CHATTOGRAM, Sept 8, 2019 (BSS) – The transport strike in port city was
postponed following a discussion with Chattogram city mayor and leaders of
transport owners’ associations this evening.
The announcement came after a meeting with Chattogram city Mayor AJM Nasir
Uddin and leaders of Chattogram “Gono-o-Ponno Paribahan Malik-Oikya Parishad,
held at Chattogram City Corporation auditorium in the evening.
The workers under the banner of Chattogram “Gono-o-Ponno Paribahan Malik-
Oikya Parishad” announced the strike last night to press home their nine-
point demands.
The strike was enforced at 6 am today after a 72-hour, ultimatum which
asked the authorities concerned to take steps to stop harassment and
extortion by the law enforcers, ended last night.
The strike caused immense sufferings to commuters of 16 routes as public
vehicles were inadequate in the city and different upazilas as well.
Oikya Parishad Chief Manjurul Alam Monju said the strike was postponed as
the city Mayor assured them to fulfill their demand.