Water transport workers have called off their indefinite strike to press home their 11-point demand.
Leaders of the Bangladesh Water Transport Workers Federation (BWTWF) that the decision was taken keeping in mind the sufferings of the commuters and the overall situation in the country, including the flood, according to media reports.
The group called the strike for an indefinite period from Wednesday midnight across the country to press their demands, which include appointment letters, allowances, a pay hike, providing identity cards, introducing provident funds, landing passes for India-bound workers and an end to extortion.
Earlier in the day, the strike was partially called off, allowing passengers vessels like launches to operate across the country.
On Apr 15, the workers had staged strike with the same demands.
Following the strike, the government and the launch owners were given an ultimatum to resolve the problem within 45 working days. The ultimatum ended on Jun 26, without any outcome.
State Minister of Labour and Employment Monnujan Sufian held a meeting regarding the issue on Jul 15. However, no solution was found.