Calling off strike not possible now, says transport leader

General secretary of Bangladesh Road Transport Workers Federation Osman Ali said on Sunday now it is not possible to withdraw their ongoing 48-hour strike, reports UNB.
"The minister gave his opinion on the media but he could have talked to us. The matter could be resolved through dialogue," he said while talking to the news agency over the phone.
Responding to a query about their next course of action, Osman said they would announce that on conclusion of the strike on October 30.
The strike was peaceful across the country except some sporadic incidents, he said adding that action has been taken against the two transport workers in Jatrabari for pouring black burnt mobil on the face of a private car driver.