The closure follows protests over unpaid wages and employee demandsBengali-language daily ‘Bhorer Kagoj’ shuts down after 33 years of operationBhorer Kagoj, a Bengali-language daily newspaper from the early 1990s, has announced its closure. "The authorities of Bhorer Kagoj have decided to close the newspaper's main office from 20-01-2025 under Section 12 of the Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, due to reasons beyond the owner's control." Executive Editor of Bhorer Kagoj AK Sarker confirmed the closure of the 33-year-old newspaper. The journalist said, “Bhorer Kagoj declared the implementation of the Eighth Wage Board and received all benefits, including Tk 900 per column inch for advertisements, from the government. “If layoffs occur, all benefits under the Wage Board pay scale, along with any outstanding wages and service benefits, must be provided.

Source: bd News24 January 20, 2025 16:57 UTC