‘Return To Work At Once’: Yunus Orders Bangladesh’s Tax, Customs Workers To End Strikes

Last Updated:June 29, 2025, 23:28 IST

The Bangladesh interim government instructed tax and customs workers to end their nationwide strikes or face strict measures.

Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus speaks at a session during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. (IMAGE: AFP)

The Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus on Sunday ordered the protesting tax and customs workers to return to work immediately and end their two-day nationwide strike that has brought tax operations to a standstill. Their strikes have brought tax operations to a standstill, including customs operations at major trade hub Chittagong Port, a report by news agency Reuters said.

“Officials and employees must return to work at once and refrain from activities that harm national interests. Otherwise, the government will be compelled to take strict measures to protect the people and the national economy," the statement released by his office said, without giving details of what such measures might entail.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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