7 Crew Members Killed By Co-Worker Frustrated Over Unpaid Wages & Lack of Leave

A nationwide strike by shipping workers started after seven crew members were killed aboard the MV Al-Bakhera ship on the Meghna River in Chandpur, Bangladesh.

The strike began at midnight on Thursday and has been observed across the country, including in Chandpur. The workers are demanding justice for the victims and Tk 20 lakh compensation for each of their families.

The tragic incident occurred on December 23, 2024, when the MV Al-Bakhera, a ship carrying 720 tonnes