Bangladesh: DUTA demands separate pay scale for public univ teachers

Dhaka, July 7, 2014 (New Age): The leaders of Dhaka University Teacher’s Association on Sunday demanded separate pay scale for teachers of public universities. They also demanded extension of the retirement age from 65 to 67 years. They were addressing a human chain on the foot of Aparejeyo Bangla at Dhaka University. DUTA president Fariduddin Ahmed presided over the function while vice-president of the association Akhter Hossain, joint-secretary Ziaul Haque Mamun and member AKM Golam Rabbani were also present among others. Fariduddin Ahmed in his speech said the teachers of public university were leading a strained existence as their salary is very poor. He urged the government to approve an individual pay scale and increase the age of retirement from 65 to 67.