2024-08-19 23:28:32
Published: 19:49, 17 August 2024
The officials-employees have demanded reinstatement of the dismissed from the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the apex organization of businessmen. At the same time, they have given 72 hours ultimatum to the business organization to collect reasonable demands.
This demand was announced from the human chain organized in front of the FBCCI building on Saturday (August 17).
Zakaria Al Mahmoud, Coordinator of Human Bonds, said that in 2020, due to the corona epidemic in the country, there was a serious crisis in business and public life. At that critical moment, FBCCI President Sheikh Fazle Fahim forced 62 officers and employees to resign in the name of factionalism. Apart from this, they were deprived of the service benefits they were entitled to.
He further said that many people with their families are living inhuman life due to illegal dismissal and non-payment of due salaries. The dismissed officers-employees have appealed to the Secretary and Director General of the Ministry of Commerce to solve their problems. Also appealed to FBCCI President. In 2022 demand notice was also served to FBCCI authorities through advocates. But no effective action was taken.
At this time, he gave an ultimatum to reinstate the sacked workers in their respective positions (including seniority and promotion) within the next 72 hours. At the same time, demand for payment of due service benefits and other outstanding dues was made.
Hasnat/NH