Online Report : The petrol pumps across the country have been remain shut for 10 demands. As the pre-announced demands are not fulfill, the Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council is observing the strike.

The strike began at 6AM and will continue til 2PM.

Md Mizanur Rahman, joint convener of the council, the strike began at 6AM as per schedule. The next decision depends on the outcome of meeting of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC).

At a press briefing on May 11, the Bangladesh Petrol Pump and Tank Lorry Owners Unity Council announced that they will observe symbolic strike on May 25 if their demands are not met by May 24.

The unity council is a joint platform by the Bangladesh Petrol Pump Owners Association and the Bangladesh Tank Lorry Owners Association.

The extraction, transportation, and marketing of fuel oil remained suspended across the country. However, the supply of jet fuel for Hajj and international flights remained uninterrupted.