Barishal, Jan. 28 -- Transport workers at the Barishal Rupatli Bus Terminal have called for an indefinite strike in protest of an attack and vandalism by students of Government Brojomohun, Barishal (BM) College over a dispute concerning half-fare payment.

The strike, which began at 8pm on Tuesday, has led to the suspension of bus services on 19 routes across five southern districts, causing significant inconvenience to passengers.

Barishal Traffic Department Inspector Bidyut Chandra Dey said that bus operations from the Rupatli Bus Terminal had been suspended and that both police and military personnel were present at the scene to restore order.

Anwar Hossain, general secretary of the Barisal Divisional Bus Owners Group, condemned the ...