Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- LPG traders have withdrawn their planned two-day shutdown after securing talks with the energy regulator over seven demands, including higher commissions and an end to alleged harassment.

The LP Gas Traders Cooperative Association scrapped the plan on Wednesday after talks with the chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC).

Association President Md Selim Khan told bdnews24.com the BERC chairman assured them at a 3pm meeting that their demands would be heard at a public hearing on Oct 29.

"In light of this, we are withdrawing the strike," he said.

The association had earlier announced that all LPG shops across the country would remain closed on Oct 15 and 16.

At Monday's press conference at the N...