Bangladesh train services resume after 26-hour strike by railway running staff

By  News On Air   Jan 29, 2025

In Bangladesh, train communications have resumed today in parts of the country after the Railways’ running staff called off their strike.

The decision to withdraw the strike that halted trains across the nation for 26 hours came after a meeting between Railways Adviser Fouzul Kabir, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, and the leaders of running staff yesterday.

General Secretary of Bangladesh Railway Running Staff and Sramik Karmachari Union, Mojibur Rahman made the announcement this morning after a meeting at the residence of the railway adviser in Dhaka. United News of Bangladesh says the announcement came after assurance by Mr Kabir to meet their demands.

Railway services were suspended nationwide since yesterday morning after running staff launched an indefinite strike demanding pension and gratuity with their mileage allowance.

The strike caused immense suffering for train passengers. The situation further worsened as bus and other road transportation service providers hiked fares to exorbitant rates amid increased demand.