Bangladesh Road Transport Owners' Association and Workers’ Welfare Federation have declared a 72-hour nationwide transport strike starting August 12 if their 8-point demand is not met by August 11. Key demands include extending the economic lifespan of commercial vehicles to 30 years, simplifying vehicle registration, reforming traffic laws, and ending police harassment. The strike will affect all passenger and freight services, including buses, trucks, and covered vans. The announcement was made during a meeting in Sylhet involving regional transport leaders.