Transport workers went on an indefinite strike in Sirajganj yesterday, when at least 20 people, including seven policemen, were injured in the police-transport workers clash.
Five of the injured workers were admitted to Sirajganj General Hospital, they say.
The clash ensued as the bus workers attacked the police deployed in front of the town bus terminal around 10am, said Superintendent of Police SM Emran Hossain.
At least seven policemen were then injured. Besides this, a police man was knifed by the bus workers while he was returning home, he said, adding that despite the strike public transport service was normal in the north.
Earlier on Saturday night, bus and truck owners and workers called the strike following an unprovocative attack on the workers who were putting up a barricade on the road in front of the bus terminal after clashing with CNG-run auto rickshaw workers.
Meanwhile yesterday noon, local administration, police sat in a meeting with transport workers and owners to resolve the issue. But no solution came out.
Deputy Commissioner Billal Hossain said, “We are trying to resolve it as soon as it is possible. We will again sit in a meeting with transport sector leaders. In need, we will also talk with Sramik Federation leaders to end the public sufferings.”
