Autorickshaw strike in Ctg Sept 25

The policemen were harassing the drivers for not installing meters in the autorickshaws, and the authorities were also not issuing fitness certificate to the vehicles without meters, said the Parishad leaders at a press conference yesterday.

They said the government has only engaged five companies to install meters and they are charging Tk 7,500 for a meter, whereas the figure should be between Tk 2,000 and 4,000.

The leaders also threatened to launch a tougher movement if the authorities do not take any step to address their concerns.

Parishad President Abul Kasem Sarker read out a written statement at the press conference. Parishad leaders Nazrul Islam Sarker and HM Delwar Hossain were also present.