Auto rickshaw drivers block key roads in Dhaka

CNG-run auto rickshaw drivers on Sunday (February 16) blocked roads at various points across the capital in protest against the government order to enforce metre-based system.

It has been reported that the auto rickshaw drivers blocked Shyamoli, Shishu Mela, Mazar Road, Mirpur-10 intersection, Mirpur-14 intersection, Kalshi, Rayerbag, Rampura bridge intersection and Jatrabari after 9:30 am on Sunday (February 16).

The movement resulted in huge suffering for office commuters and other passengers.

The CNG-run rickshaw drivers have been charging more than the fares calculated by metres prepared for the vehicles, prompting many passengers to complain of excessive charges.

However, the drivers claim the metre-based fares set by the government are too low for them to afford the increased vehicle rents and daily family expenses.