DHAKA, Jan. 28 -- Nationwide train movement halted since early Tuesday afyer Bangladesh Railway's running staff launched an indefinite strike to demand special post-retirement benefits.

The strike began at midnight Monday after talks between railway authorities and the union of train drivers and support staff collapsed.

As a result, trains scheduled to depart after midnight from originating stations were cancelled, bringing train operations across the country to a standstill.

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The strike stems from the staff's demands for several unresolved issues, including the inclusion of running allowances in their basic pay for pension calculations. Running staff, such as train drivers, guards, ...