Also Read - Covid-19 lockdown: Public transport allowed to operate till Sunday noon“But we received no response from any administration as yet,” they said adding, it is frequently heard that the government has allocated crores of taka and tons of foods for the affected transport workers in the lockdown. “All these are reported by newspapers. The statement mentioned that the BALTWF have also placed their demands through press conference, meeting and human chain programmes in front of National Press Club. It said the transport workers fear hunger more than coronavirus. The BALTWF leaders urged the government lift the ban on transport movement considering livelihoods emergency of the auto-rickshaw and light vehicles drivers and workers.

Source: Dhaka Tribune August 01, 2021 11:26 UTC