Barishal, Jan. 29 -- Bus communication between Barishal and five other districts under Barishal division has been suspended as transport workers are observing an indefinite strike protesting the attacks on them and vandalism of a bus terminal since Wednesday morning.

The suspension halted the bus service on 29 routes of the five districts, resulting in immense suffering of commuters. The five districts include Barguna, Bhola, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, and Pirojpur.

Many passengers were seen waiting for hours at the bus counters while some were heading towards their destinations by alternative vehicles.

The short distance passengers were taking the three-wheelers to reach their destinations.

On Tuesday an argument broke out between a femal...