Dhaka, Oct. 12 -- Commuters have faced severe disruption as an indefinite transport strike paralysed bus services from Mymensingh, Netrokona, Sherpur, Jamalpur, and parts of Kishoreganj.

The strike, called by bus workers protesting the arrest of a worker and the closure of 16 United Service buses, left passengers stranded on inter-district routes.

Since Sunday morning, all buses heading to Dhaka from these districts have remained grounded.

Travellers attempting to reach the divisional city of Mymensingh from surrounding districts have had to rely on alternative vehicles, often breaking their journey into multiple segments.

Saturday had seen similar disruption, although some services resumed in the afternoon under United Service and So...