Bus strike in S-W dists passes fifth day
Talks offer refused again
The strike by private bus owners that began in 13 south-western districts on Wednesday demanding withdrawal of BRTC bus service in the area continued for the fourth day yesterday, causing sufferings to passengers.
The striking transport workers tried to create obstacles to plying of microbus, autorickshaw and other mechanised transports on different routes in the region. But no major incident was reported from any where, sources said.
They brought out a procession in Barisal city and held a rally at Rupatali bus terminal at about 11 am, vowing to continue the strike till BRTC service is withdrawn.
Their leaders, including those belonging to ruling BNP, yesterday refused again to sit for talks with BRTC authorities.
On the other hand, BRTC Workers Association and Bus Passengers Welfare Association jointly brought out a procession in the city yesterday protesting the indefinite strike.
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