Online Report : The Greater Chattogram Public Transport Owners-Workers Oikya Parishad has called for a 48-hour strike from Sunday, demanding the release of the arrested bus driver amid protests over the deaths of two Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) students in an accident.

The association announced the strike in five districts-- Chattogram, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Bandarban and Cox’s Bazar—after holding a meeting at its office BRTC Market in Chattogram on Saturday afternoon.

Mohammad Musa, member secretary of the association, said all types of public transports, including bus, minibus, tempo and auto-rickshaw, will remain off the road during the strike from 6am on Sunday until 6am on Tuesday.

Other demands of the association include taking legal action regarding the vandalism of 4-5 vehicles and the burning of three buses, an investigation into whether the motorcycle carrying the students was registered, whether the driver had a valid license.

Meanwhile, the CUET students have been on the streets since the death of their fellows boycotting classes and examinations. They blocked road by setting fire on logs and tyres to press home their 10-point demand for safe road.

Later, the university authority closed the institute for an indefinite period and asked the students to vacate dormitories on Thursday to control the situation. On Friday, the authority reviewed the decision and allowed the students to stay in the dormitories.