Sunday, 2 October 2016

Teachers of Stamford University boycotted classes demanding salaries

Demanding salaries in the private University called Stamford University Bangladesh teachers have boycotted classes for an indefinite period. The teachers have been on strike since last Thursday through the program. The students had difficulties.

However, the teachers' regular salary remained closed since August. September 8 until September 15 in the first round and the second round of authorities takes the month of August for the payment of wages. Last September 8 to September 9 did not pay the teachers boycotted classes began.

An unnamed teacher said, Eid (Eid-ul-Adha), we did not pay enough. It has been shown, and some have been given a portion of the wages. Most teachers have not received their wages. Asked bonus, he said, where the salary is not available, there is no luxury bonus.


On Friday (30 September), demanding wages for university teachers went to the main office at Dhanmondi. At one point, when the teacher is talking with the authorities, "speaks more about the campus will be closed." Several teachers said that they were harassed by the extreme.

Stamford University Teachers' Association, about 200 members of the same on Saturday, among them sat down for talks. Starting at 10 am until two in the morning to the afternoon meeting them.

Stamford University Teachers' Association, Associate Professor of the meeting, the Secretary of the finest Nahid Niazi said the meeting today with members of the Association. Paying salaries until we have decided to boycott classes for an indefinite period.

When asked about their salary arrears for teachers boycotted classes and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University of Stamford Hannan Firoz said, has been a misunderstanding. We wanted two days time. I hope this problem will be solved within two days. He knew nothing about Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC). Asked about UGC Chairman Prof Abdul Mannan said, I do not know anything about it. In just learned. I'll inquire.

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