Pro-government Transport Workers’ Federation in Dhaka has announced countrywide strike from 6am Tuesday to protest against the life sentence of bus driver Jamir Hossain given for the deaths of five people including prominent cinematographer Tareque Masud and journalist Mishuk Munier. Also Read- Transport strike in Khulna division withdrawnOn Sunday, Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan, executive president of the Workers’ Federation, supported the strike, saying that the workers had the right to protest. The same day, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader termed the strike unacceptable. Also Read- Indefinite transport strike in Khulna over jail of bus driverThe Bangladesh Road Transport Authority too discussed the strike on Sunday, but failed to come up with a solution. Also Read- Minister Shajahan backs wildcat transport strike for convict’s release

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 27, 2017 19:43 UTC