BSS
  08 Apr 2024, 18:27

DUJ demands immediate payment of Eid overtime bills of journalists  

DHAKA, April 8, 2024 (BSS) - Leaders of Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) today 
demanded to pay overtime bills of journalists immediately who will work in the 
media outlets during the Eid holydays.

In a statement, DUJ president Sohel Haider Chowdhury and general secretary Akther 
Hossain said it is the right for every worker to enjoy holidays during festival. 
According to the labour act, the overtime bills of workers must be paid if they are in 
duty during holidays, they said.

The leaders urged all respective authorities of media outlets to take steps in this 
regard, the statement said.

They also extended Eid greetings to all journalists and employees of media houses.