Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has urged public transport owners and workers to call off the ongoing nationwide strike considering public sufferings.  

Quader, also general secretary of ruling Awami League, came up with the request at a briefing from his residence on Friday.

Mentioning that a meeting of BRTA's (Bangladesh Road Transport Authority) fare rescheduling committee would be held next Sunday, he said the fare will be fixed after consultation with the concerned stakeholders.