Commuters in Habiganj district have been suffering a lot to reach their destinations as the strike called by the Habiganj Bus Owners and Workers Union continued for fourth consecutive day on Monday.

Travellers said that the long-haul passengers were suffering the most as no bus left the municipal bus terminal on Monday morning.

Many people are trying to reach their destinations in CNG-run auto rickshaws and other three wheelers paying extra fare.

The organisation has been enforcing the strike demanding the authorities allow them to use Salamatpur bus terminal.

Meanwhile, Habiganj’s bus services with Dhaka and nine routes inside the district have been halted due to the strike. About 400 passenger buses ply daily on these nine routes  in the district.

Shankha Shuvo Roy, general secretary of Habiganj Motor Owners’ Group, said the indefinite strike was called from Friday.

On September 4, it was decided in a joint meeting of transport owners and workers that they can use Salamatpur bus terminal in  Nabiganj upazila, he said.

‘But due to the reluctance of the administration, no bus from Habiganj is being allowed to enter the terminal,’ he added.

Besides, the movement of three-wheelers on the highways has not been banned, said the transport leader.

 ‘We will continue strike until our demands are met,’ said Shankha.