July 12, 2026
They have been demonstrating over unpaid wages and arrears
State Minister Razib says some passengers were being charged an extra Tk 10 at certain points
Transport operators openly charge extra fares, citing empty return trips to Dhaka
Public and private sectors will revert to regular 9am–5pm working hours
The Tour Operators Association of Sylhet expects the local economy to generate Tk 1 billion in revenue during this holiday surge
Villagers face hours without electricity this Eid, even as officials insist supply is normal
