Manikganj bus workers on indefinite strike
Workers of Shuvajatra Paribahan here went on an indefinite strike yesterday protesting illegal toll collection and assault on fellows.
The strike will continue until end of those crimes, the workers said.
President of Shuvajatra Paribahan Workers' Association Abdus Salam Nabu said 80 buses of the transport body are plying Dhaka-Manikganj route. Of those, owners of 75 are inhabitants of Manikganj. But sadly, two owners hailing from Dhaka, control the service.
These two people are taking Tk.600-700 from each of the buses illegally. If the workers refuse to pay the toll, they are tortured by their goons, the workers alleged.
They said, the two also force them to ply buses even on hartal days amid risk of life.
President of Shuvajatra Owners' Association Abdul Matin Molla echoing the workers' charges, said that the two owners realise illegal toll from their buses forcibly. It is a huge amount, he said.
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