Non-MPO teachers continue sit-in

Staff Correspondent: Teachers and employees of non-MPO educational institutions continued their sit-in programme in front of the Jatiya Press Club for the 11 consecutive days on Wednesday demanding bringing them under the monthly pay order (MPO) scheme.

Under the banner of ‘Non-MPO Educational Institution Teachers’ and Employees' Federation’, the teachers and employees began their demonstrations on June 10 to press home their demand.

Although they initially observed the sit-in for half day every day, the teachers and employees went on a non-stop on Monday last.

Golam Mahmudun Nabi, president of the platform, said we came to know some teacher leader are leading propaganda over our movement.

He also urged them not to stop the propaganda.

He said, “The assurance made by Prime Minister for us is delayed due to the propaganda as Education Minister misunderstood us. We want to clear our stance that our movement is totally neutral. It is just for saving our existence.”

“We have been doing the job without pennies for 18 to 20 years. Though the Education Minister gave assurances frequently, but these were not met. PM also declared to enlisted us in MPO, but it has not yet been implanted,” he added.
 

risingbd/Dhaka/June 20, 2018/Saon/A K Azad