Bus strike in Khulna division continues

Bus strike on 10 routes in Khulna division continued for the third day yesterday, mounting sufferings of the passengers.

Bus Owners and Sramik Oikya Parishad enforced the strike on Tuesday, demanding release of the driver of Sohag Paribahan and two staff of the bus, who were arrested by Madhukhali police in Faridpur earlier on the day.

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The strike also forced hundreds of passengers, who returned home from India through Benapole check-post, to stay at different guest houses and hotels in Benapole. 

At midnight on Monday, a gang of 7/8 robbers, in guise of passengers, looted cash, ornaments, mobile phone sets and others valuables from a Benapole-bound bus of Sohag Paribahan in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur.

Following the incident, police arrested driver Aynal and two staff of the bus--Opu and Ratan from Madhukhali upazila.

Contacted, Ali Akbar, president of the organisation, said they will continue the strike until the driver and two other staff of the bus are released.

He also threatened to enforce the strike in all 18 routes of Khulna, Barisal and Rajshahi divisions from Sunday if the demand was not met.