Deadlock in universities must end

A pension programme named Prottoy, effective for those joining self-governing, autonomous, state-owned and statutory organisations after July 1, 2024, has triggered widespread controversy. Bangladesh University Teachers Association Federation is opposing this decision, terming it as 'discriminatory'. Public university teachers have launched an indefinite strike movement, hampering academic activities in all public universities across the country. The authorities should take prompt steps to address the teachers' concerns regarding the pension scheme.
In the last two months, the teachers have observed several rounds of strikes. An indefinite strike began on Monday, raising fears of a fresh session jam among students. Needless to say, the academic calendar of educational institutions has already been delayed due to various reasons, including floods, and the strike of the teachers will further affect students' learning.
The Ministries of Education and Finance should investigate whether this pension scheme is truly discriminatory and whether it decreases the opportunities for educators who build an educated nation. We hope that the deadlock in university teaching will be resolved soon.

Ashikujaman Syed
Marketing Research Associate
Hebei Huanji Metal Wire Mesh Co. Ltd
Shijiazhuang, China.
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