Government employees observed a symbolic hunger strike in Thakurgaon on Friday to presshome their various demands, including implementation of discrimination-free 9th payscale—based on a 1:4 ratio and 12-grade structure. The demands also include setting a minimum salary of Tk 35,000, and publication of the payscale gazette promptly and its implementation since January 1, 2026. The program was organized by Thakurgaon District Branch of Bangladesh GovernmentEmployees Coordination Council. The hunger strike took place at Thakurgaon Press Clubpremises from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on Friday. District branch’s Chief Adviser Dabirul Islam, President Nazmul Haque, Delwar Hossain, AminulIslam, and other leaders spoke at the program.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2026 17:42 UTC