The members of Barisal Reporters’ Unity holding 14th founding anniversary on Tuesday noon asked for immediate implementation of wage board and unity among the journalists.
A discussion presided by Nazrul Bishwas, president BRU and addressed by Abul Kalam Azad, president Barisal Press Club, Akter Faruk Shahin, secretary TV Journalist Association, Advocate Manabendra Batobayal, Anisur Rahman Swapan, Sushanta Ghosh, senior members BRU, was arranged on this occasion at BRU premises.
The speakers demanded immediate implementation of wage boards for the journalists, especially who working outside Dhaka to create professional dignity, job security and job satisfaction.
They also called for unity among the different journalist groups and organizations to achieve their legitimate rights and prevent oppression against freedom of speech and journalists.
The programme was ended by cutting cakes.