Dhaka, Aug. 10 -- hour transport strike scheduled to begin on Aug 12 has been unanimously withdrawn after successful talks led by the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges.

The decision was taken at a meeting held today at the Victory Hall of the Electricity Building on Abdul Ghani Road in Dhaka, organized by the Road Transport and Highways Division in coordination with the Road Transport Owners' Associations.

Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, advisor to the ministry, said a draft amendment to the Road Transport Act, 2018 will be prepared within 60 days following consultations with various stakeholders at an inter-ministerial meeting.

He added that the government is committed to protecting the interests of owners and workers during the with...