Truck owners, workers call indefinite strike

Bangladesh Truck Covered-van Goods Transport Owners- Workers Unity Council has called an indefinite strike across the country from tomorrow (Wednesday), demanding amendment to the new Road Transport Act-2018.

The announcement was made at a press briefing at Tejgaon truck stand on Tuesday noon. At the press briefing, they placed a nine-point demand.

Convenor of the council Rustam Ali Khan said “We want some amendments to the new law. We will continue this strike until our demands are met”.

After announcing the strike, the workers blocked a road in the area for one hour.

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