Khaleda demands wage board for journalists
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia yesterday asked the government to declare a new wage board for journalists without further delay considering the price hike of daily essentials.
“I am demanding the announcement of a new wage board and its implementation without any delay.
“Dearness allowance should be declared quickly till the implementation of the wage board,” she said while addressing the annual council of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalist at Jatiya Press Club in the city.
It is really becoming tough for journalists to cope with the rising prices of essentials. A new wage board would inspire them to continue their hard work smoothly, she said.
“The country will witness good times if journalists can pass good times. I know they are currently facing problems but I have nothing to do right now as we are not in power,” she said.
She also added that they will take all necessary steps for the betterment of journalists if voted to power.
In January, Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad, at a meeting with BFUJ leaders, said the government would announce a new wage board for journalist on the first week of February.
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