Bangladesh's railway staff launched an indefinite strike over demands for higher pensions and better benefits, leading to a complete halt of train services across the country. With around 400 passenger trains affected, including over 100 inter-city services, thousands of passengers were left stranded at stations, notably in Dhaka. The root of the strike stems from previous government decisions that revoked extra pay and benefits, which have caused frustration among workers facing understaffing issues. Despite previous reversals on benefit cuts, the ongoing workforce dissatisfaction remains unresolved, prompting public outcry and angry reactions from stranded travelers.
Thousands of the country’s railway staff have initiated an indefinite strike demanding improved pensions and benefits, resulting in significant disruptions across the country’s train services.
The railway strike has left thousands of passengers stranded at stations, particularly in Dhaka, where many were unaware of the strike beforehand, causing great frustration.
Workers have expressed ongoing discontent due to the ongoing issues with staffing levels and benefits, as the government has failed to adequately address these concerns.
Angry passengers have reacted to the disruptions with frustration, illustrated by reported incidents of vandalism at stations by those affected by the unexpected strike.
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