Bus operations between Rajshahi and the rest of Bangladesh resumed on Tuesday night after a 25-hour suspension. Services had been halted from 8 p.m. Monday following a dispute between two groups over the district motor workers’ union election. The stoppage caused severe travel disruptions, forcing many passengers to pay extra for alternative transport or cancel their trips.

The suspension stemmed from disagreements over forming the election management committee for the Rajshahi District Motor Workers’ Union. The district administration held separate meetings with both sides throughout Tuesday, eventually reaching a compromise. Under the agreement, the election will be held under the supervision of the district administration, with a nine-member convening committee including six worker representatives and three from the administration. It was also decided that Nazrul Islam (Helal) would not be part of the election committee, as demanded by the workers.

Following the resolution, bus services from Rajshahi to Dhaka and other destinations returned to normal on Tuesday night, easing the hardship faced by thousands of passengers.