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MPO teachers stage fresh street protests in Dhaka, continue hunger strike

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Teachers and employees of educational institutions under the government's monthly pay order (MPO) scheme are continuing their hunger strike and street demonstrations in Dhaka, demand... Read More


Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, Language Movement veteran and freedom fighter, dies at 90

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- Ahsan Ullah Chowdhury, a Language Movement veteran, freedom fighter and politician, has died while undergoing treatment at the age of 90. He passed away around 9:15pm on Friday afte... Read More


Teachers on hunger strike call 'March to Jamuna' for pay, allowance hike

Dhaka, Oct. 18 -- MPO-listed teachers and staff have announced a fresh protest programme, calling for a 20 percent house rent allowance increase and other benefits, as part of their ongoing demonstrat... Read More