Brahmanbaria, July 27 -- run auto-rickshaw owners and workers in Brahmanbaria went on an indefinite strike protesting alleged harassment by traffic police, extortion, vehicle seizures and corruption related to license renewals.

The CNG auto-rickshaws have been off the roads across the district since Sunday morning, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.

Besides, drivers of CNG-run auto-rickshaws gathered at various entry points to prevent battery-operated rickshaws from entering the town, worsening the suffering of commuters.

Passengers-especially working people, students and patients-are facing severe difficulties reaching their destinations.

The sudden halt in CNG services has caused increased pressure on buses and other publi...