The High Court today directed the authorities concerned of the government to take necessary steps making sure movement of people and public transport is not affected during the truck and covered van strike on October 12 and 13.

Truck owners and drivers yesterday postponed their indefinite work abstention in Dhaka division until October 31.

Truck-owners and drivers continued their work abstention for the second day yesterday, dealing a blow to businesses and affecting the supply chain of goods to the capital.