Sylhet fuel pumps resume operations as strike suspended

Owners of CNG, LPG and petrol pumps across the
Sylhet division have called off their indefinite strike, bringing an end to
uncertainty triggered by the sudden halt in fuel supply.
Barrister Riasad Azim Haque Adnan, acting
president of the Sylhet divisional committee of the Bangladesh Petroleum
Dealers, Distributors, Agents and Petrol Pump Owners Association, disclosed the
decision around 2:30am today (2 April).
He said they suspended the strike following
discussions with the authorities concerned, but warned of fresh programmes if
their demands are not met.
Earlier, at around 11pm yesterday, pump owners
suddenly stopped selling fuel and gas, alleging "extortion" in the
name of fines by the administration.
The move sparked fears of a fuel crisis across
Sylhet, causing anxiety among drivers and consumers.
In response, the administration and political
leaders took immediate steps to tackle the situation.
Around 1:30am today, an emergency meeting was
held between pump owners, officials and political leaders, including Sylhet
city BNP General Secretary Imdad Ahmed Chowdhury and Metropolitan Police
Commissioner Abdul Kuddus Chowdhury, at the Moglabazar Meghna Oil Depot in
South Surma.
Sources said the strike was suspended following
assurances that steps would be taken to meet the demands of the fuel pump
owners.
















