Abdul Jabbar, general secretary of Thakurgaon District Motor Workers Union, said the strike was enforced following the decision of Rangpur Divisional Workers Union protesting the killing of bus driver Jamaluddin, a resident of Dash Mile in Dinajpur district.
Movement of all modes of motorized vehicles including long-route buses have been suspended following the strike, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.
The workers also halted plying of auto-rickshaws and microbuses after taking position at different points in the district.
UNB Panchagarh correspondent reports: Movement of all kinds of vehicles remained suspended from Thursday morning in the district, causing untold sufferings to the commuters.
Jalal Uddin, 50, a driver of Shyamoli Paribahan and hailing from Dinajpur, was beaten to death allegedly by DB police members on April 22 at Shantirhat area of Patiyaupazila of Chattogram district.