Dhaka’s Hatirjheel water taxis, a lifeline for thousands of office-goers trying to avoid the capital’s crippling traffic jams, have been suspended for the second time in just six weeks -- this time by workers striking for higher pay. “Operations have been shut since Monday,” said Masum Zaman, a senior executive of operator Karim Group. Only six weeks ago, RAJUK itself halted the service for five days after Karim Group fell three months behind on its lease instalments. “I normally get home in Rampura within 10 minutes by water taxi,” said Sumona Bonik, a government employee. RAJUK officials privately told bdnews24.com that Karim Group is contractually bound to maintain services.
