Khulna fuel traders call indefinite strike from Feb 17

Fuel oil traders will go for an indefinite strike from February 17 in 15 districts of Khulna division to press home their six-point demand including 7% hike in commission on fuel sale, UNB reports. 

General Secretary of the Tank-Lorry Owners Association  Sheikh Farhad Hossain  announced the decision on Saturday night.

During the strike, fuel lifting from Padma, Jamuna and Meghna depots will remain suspended, he said.

Publishing the commission for agents  in gazette form, Tk 5 lakh insurance for tank-lorry workers for any accident and establishment of rest houses for tank-lorry workers in different areas are also among their demands.