A sudden strike enforced by auto-rickshaw drivers caused widespread commuter distress across several key areas of the capital, including Dholaikhal, Dayaganj, Jatrabari, and Dhalpur, on Monday morning, November 9, 2026.
Striking drivers took to major intersections starting early in the morning to protest against the government's newly proposed transport policy guidelines. Protesters expressed outrage over the high licensing fees set by regulatory authorities and a clause restricting an individual driver or owner from operating more than five auto-rickshaws. Around 9:00 AM, a large procession of drivers assembled at the South Jatrabari intersection, chanting slogans and blocking road channels.
Read nextBangladesh Delegation Led by Religious Minister Kaikobad Attends 6th Hajj Conference in JeddahThe strike escalated into sporadic acts of vandalism as picketing drivers forcibly stopped non-compliant auto-rickshaws attempting to navigate the roads. Demonstrators were reported disconnecting battery terminals and smashing headlights of operational vehicles to enforce the shutdown. As a result, thousands of morning officegoers, school students, and daily commuters were left stranded at key transit points, with many forced to walk long distances due to the sudden unavailability of local transport options. Law enforcement authorities have not yet issued a formal update regarding intervention measures to restore normalcy.
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