Dhaka, May 11 -- The Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council has issued a 12 day ultimatum to the government, demanding the fulfilment of a 10-point charter of demands, including setting the fuel sales commission at a minimum of 7%. If unmet, the council has announced a strike from May 25.

At a press conference held at the Dhaka Reporters Unity conference room on Sunday, the council's Joint Convener Syed Sazzadul Karim Kabul presented the demands.

In a written statement, he said: "According to the latest gazette notification issued on September 26, 2023, the commission was fixed at 5% for petrol and octane, and 3% for diesel. Until now, operations were being conducted with dealership licences, explosives licences, and...