Teachers boycott class over nationalisation demand

Staff Reporter:

Teachers across the country have announced a nationwide class boycott in protest of the government’s refusal to nationalize private MPO-listed educational institutions.

The announcement was made during a demonstration in front of the National Press Club, where leaders of the Nationalization Aspirants Unity Alliance reiterated their key demands.

These include the nationalization of MPO-listed institutions, full festival allowances before Eid-ul-Fitr, and house rent and medical allowances equivalent to those of government employees.

As part of their protest, the teachers warned that if their festival allowance demand is not met, they will offer Eid prayers in the Jamuna River as a symbolic act of dissent.

Earlier on Tuesday, around 12:30 PM, teachers attempted to march towards the Secretariat but were blocked by police, leading to heated exchanges and a brief scuffle.

After being dispersed, they regrouped in front of the National Press Club and vowed to continue their movement until their demands are fulfilled.The teachers have been staging a sit-in protest at the National Press Club since February 12, demanding the nationalization of MPO-listed institutions.

Throughout this period, they have made several attempts to march to the Secretariat and the Chief Advisor’s Office, but police have repeatedly intervened to prevent their progress.