Bus services between Mymensingh division and other parts of the country remained suspended for a second consecutive day on Sunday, as transport workers continued their strike in protest against the arrest of a fellow worker.
The ongoing suspension has left hundreds of passengers stranded, with many forced to seek alternative travel arrangements despite having purchased tickets in advance.
Frustration mounted at bus terminals across the region, where commuters gathered early in the morning only to find services halted.
The strike stems from an incident on Friday night, when transport worker Arun Jhontu allegedly pushed Abu Raihan—a July movement activist—while he was boarding a bus.
Jhontu reportedly used abusive language and forcibly removed Raihan from the vehicle.
The incident sparked immediate backlash, with members of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement staging a protest that night in front of the United Service counter at the Maskanda bus terminal in Mymensingh.
Police later arrested Jhontu in connection with the altercation.
In response, the Mymensingh District Motor Owners’ Association announced a suspension of bus services.
Alamgir Mahmud Alam, president of the association and joint convener of the district BNP, stated that the strike would continue until Jhontu is released and the operational ban on the affected buses is lifted.
The disruption has not only inconvenienced passengers but also raised concerns about the broader impact on regional connectivity and daily livelihoods.
As of Sunday evening, no resolution had been reached.
