Transport owners have withdrawn their planned 72-hour strike, which was set to begin at 6:00 a.m. on August 12, following discussions with government representatives on Sunday. The strike had been called to press eight demands, including extending the economic lifespan of commercial motor vehicles to 30 years. Other demands include: Amendments to Sections 98 and 105 of the Road Transport Act 2018, along with other recommended provisions. Suspension of BRTA crackdowns on 20- and 25-year-old vehicles until the issue is resolved. Rolling back the doubled advance income tax to its previous rate. Extending the import age limit for reconditioned commercial vehicles from 5 years to 12 years. Releasing accident-damaged vehicles to owners within 72 hours if seized by police. Speeding up the issuance and renewal of driving licenses. Implementing the 12-point demand of the Workers’ Federation. The announcement to withdraw the strike came from Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, coordinator of the BNP-affiliated Nationalist Workers’ Party.