04 Sep 2023 | 06:10 PM UTC
Bangladesh: Unionized fuel merchants temporarily suspend nationwide strike until Sept. 30 /update 1
Fuel merchants temporarily suspend strike in Bangladesh through Sept. 30 after reaching partially successful negotiations with officials.
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Traders affiliated with the Tanker Owners' Association and Petrol Pump Owners' Association have temporarily suspended their nationwide strike until Sept. 30. On Sept. 3, strike participants commenced an indefinite labor action across Bangladesh, prompting fuel supply shortages and associated disruptions. On Sept. 4, association leaders and government officials from the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) reached partially successful negotiations to meet the leaders' several demands, including a higher sales commission. If their demands remain unmet by Sept. 30, organizers have threatened to resume their work stoppage by ceasing fuel extraction operations and distribution services.