Hundreds of CNG drivers in Trishal, Mymensingh, blocked the Dhaka–Mymensingh highway on Sunday morning after the daily levy for operating CNGs was abruptly raised from 10 to 70 taka under the leadership of a local labor party figure. The protest near Eva Filling Station caused a complete halt in traffic and several kilometers of congestion, severely affecting passengers and transport workers.
The drivers said that after August 5, 2024, they had temporarily been exempted from paying any levy, but collections resumed at 10 taka and were later increased multiple times. Following the national election, labor leader Dukol, along with Rafik and Modon, reportedly set the daily fee at 70 taka and imposed an additional mandatory monthly payment of 1,000 taka. Drivers alleged that refusal to pay led to harassment and being barred from using stands.
Trishal police chief Md. Firoz Hossain confirmed that the drivers blocked the road after the sudden increase and withdrew the blockade following assurances of action against those responsible. Authorities pledged to investigate the allegations and take necessary measures.
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