Monday, 18 May 2009
Saturday, 16 May 2009
Repeal Black Laws, ensure Taka Five Thousand for Garment Workers
Dhaka- May 15: Ekota Reporter
A Garment Workers Convention held in Dhaka at Tazul Milonayatan demanded repeal of black labour laws and introduction of Taka Five thousand (about 70 US dollars).
Manzurul Ahsan Khan a veteran trade union leader and President of Communist Party of Bangladesh supporting 2 points demand said that existing labour laws have deprived the workers of Bangladesh of rights and benefits even guaranteed in 1926 labour acts introduced during colonial rule.
He said workers movements can never be surprised by black laws in contravention of ILO Conventions ratified by Bangladesh Government. He said that workers revolt and violence on the streets particularly in the garment sector is due to absence of trade unions in most of the garment factories. It is the trade union which can take up the grievances of the workers, resolve the problems after negotiation with the employers.
He said the newly elected government is busy in enhancing wages and benefits for Ministers, MP’s and high government officials. Government seems to have no headache for the enhancement of workers wages who enhancement of workers wages who can hardly manage two square meals with the present meager wages.
He said employers are never punished for violating laws ensuring benefits to workers and safety at work place. Workers face ruthless repression of government, employers and hired hoodlums employed by them. He called upon the workers to unite with peasants and build up a mass movement against the ruling class for fundamental changes in favour of toiling masses
A Garment Workers Convention held in Dhaka at Tazul Milonayatan demanded repeal of black labour laws and introduction of Taka Five thousand (about 70 US dollars).
Manzurul Ahsan Khan a veteran trade union leader and President of Communist Party of Bangladesh supporting 2 points demand said that existing labour laws have deprived the workers of Bangladesh of rights and benefits even guaranteed in 1926 labour acts introduced during colonial rule.
He said workers movements can never be surprised by black laws in contravention of ILO Conventions ratified by Bangladesh Government. He said that workers revolt and violence on the streets particularly in the garment sector is due to absence of trade unions in most of the garment factories. It is the trade union which can take up the grievances of the workers, resolve the problems after negotiation with the employers.
He said the newly elected government is busy in enhancing wages and benefits for Ministers, MP’s and high government officials. Government seems to have no headache for the enhancement of workers wages who enhancement of workers wages who can hardly manage two square meals with the present meager wages.
He said employers are never punished for violating laws ensuring benefits to workers and safety at work place. Workers face ruthless repression of government, employers and hired hoodlums employed by them. He called upon the workers to unite with peasants and build up a mass movement against the ruling class for fundamental changes in favour of toiling masses
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
Saturday, 9 May 2009
Manzur addresses May Day Rally
Working Class has been betrayed.Manzurul Ahsan Khan a veteran trade union leader and President of Communist Party of Bangladesh, speaking at a huge May day rally said that working class of Bangladesh has been betrayed, deceived and continue to be ruthlessly exploited and deprived of fundamental trade union and human rights.
Worker of Fulbari Upozilla under the district Dinajpur organized huge procession in the morning of 1st May and paraded the streets of the town culminating in the Shahid Minar where a huge public meeting was organized. The meeting was addressed by leaders of workers of Barapukuria Coal Mine, power plant, hotel, restaurant and transport workers etc. leaders of peasant, agricultural worker, students, youth and women organizations, also spoke in solidarity.
Manzur said on the very May Day the workers of Bangladesh has been deceived. It has become a holiday for the rich. Though it is a government holiday since 1972, after independence majority of workers in Bangladesh do not get a paid holiday on this occasion. But the President, ministers, all civil and military officers enjoy paid holiday on this day stained by the blood of the working people.
Manzur mentioned that in 1886 during the Mayday struggle the main demand was 8 hour duty. Almost a century and a quarter have passed but most of the workers are compelled to work for 12, 14 or 16 hours a day despite laws forbidding work exceeding 8 hours. Many workers do not get weekly medical or earned leave according to law. The new government is busy in enhancing the ways and benefits for ministers, MP’s and civil and military officers but the workers demand for a living wage, wage-commission, minimum wage board and dearness allowance have been ignored. Despite Laws worker are deprived of trade-union rights. Job-security and safety at work places.
Manzur called upon the workers to build up strong and united trade union movement for defending their rights and development. He said according to election the newly pledge elected government has failed to reopen a single factory closed down due to W.B. prescription. In reality more factories have been closed down. CPB President said that people of Fulbaria had to sacrifice life of several friends to compel the Government. To commit that open pit coal mining which will displace hundred thousand people will not be allowed. He said 38 years of independent Bangladesh has proved that the bourgeoisie has failed to ensure democracy, development and peoples’ well being.
Manzur said history demand that the workers and toiling masses of Bangladesh take up the reins of the country. Toiling people must rise to the occasion and prepare itself for the accomplishment of this historical task. Failure of working people, communist and left democratic forces will pave the path for an extremist fascist take over.
Friday, 8 May 2009
Water, electricity, gas crisis, price rise and unemployment need urgent solution- Manzur
CPB President Manzurul Ahsan Khan has said crisis of water, electricity, gas, continuous price hike and unemployment and such other problems faced by people demand solution on an emergency basis. He said high expectation after the land slide victory of the AL led government has already been frustrated and now people are coming out on the streets, Jamat BNP and other extremist forces are trying to use the public discontent to regain their lost positions. Manzur called upon all left and democratic forces to champion the cause of the people and build up a left democratic alternative. He said the left should fight against the failures of the 14 party government and also expose the Jamat, extremists and their allies who are largely responsible for the present situation.
Manzur was speaking in series public meetings held in North Bengal including Sirajganj Town, Kamarkhand, Belkuchi, Bogra, Shariakandi, Manda, Naogaon, Rajshahi and Fulbari-Dinajpur from 26 April to 2 May.
The CPB President also called upon Sheikh Hasina to come out in public if she is under pressure and threat of any ominous circle. He said it is the people who brought her to power. The same people will build up mass movement so that the elected government can assert its power in favour of the people. He also said CPB is ready to fight side by side with the 14 party alliance along with the people of Bangladesh against threats to democratic process, authority of an elected government and sovereignity of the country.
He condemned extra judicial killings in the name of so-called cross-fire despite assurances given by the present government. Manzur expressed concern about the news of the death of more than 16 BDR soldiers while in custody or committing “suicide”. He said people and families of the victims of the massacar want open and fair trial and punishment of the real culprits and their God Fathers within the country and abroad.
Manzur was speaking in series public meetings held in North Bengal including Sirajganj Town, Kamarkhand, Belkuchi, Bogra, Shariakandi, Manda, Naogaon, Rajshahi and Fulbari-Dinajpur from 26 April to 2 May.
The CPB President also called upon Sheikh Hasina to come out in public if she is under pressure and threat of any ominous circle. He said it is the people who brought her to power. The same people will build up mass movement so that the elected government can assert its power in favour of the people. He also said CPB is ready to fight side by side with the 14 party alliance along with the people of Bangladesh against threats to democratic process, authority of an elected government and sovereignity of the country.
He condemned extra judicial killings in the name of so-called cross-fire despite assurances given by the present government. Manzur expressed concern about the news of the death of more than 16 BDR soldiers while in custody or committing “suicide”. He said people and families of the victims of the massacar want open and fair trial and punishment of the real culprits and their God Fathers within the country and abroad.
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Life of Comrade Mokhlesur Rahman is a book to be read by every one fighting for emancipation of mankind-Manzur
Manzurul Ahsan Khan President Communist Party of Bangladesh while speaking at a condolence meeting organized by Citizen Committe of Borgra for Comrade Mokhlesur Rahman on 2nd May at District Council Auditorium said that the glorious life and struggle of Comrade Mokhlesur Rahman, is in itself a book which must be read and studied by everyone fighting for the emancipation of mankind. An eminent fighter against British Colonialism, leader of the language movement, organizer of freedom struggle and a legendary Communist leader Mokhlesur Rahman who died on 10 the April 2009 at the age of 91.
He was beloved by people from all walks of life which was reflected by attendance by cross sections of people attending the solemn meeting.
Manzur said the honesty, integrity, firmness, self sacrifice, love for people and commitment to ideals of Mokhlesur Rahman will serve as an example for the people of Bangladesh.. Presided over by Advocate Iqbal Ahmed the meeting was addressed by leaders of political parties, workers, peasants, professionals, intellectuals etc.
Manzur said the honesty, integrity, firmness, self sacrifice, love for people and commitment to ideals of Mokhlesur Rahman will serve as an example for the people of Bangladesh.. Presided over by Advocate Iqbal Ahmed the meeting was addressed by leaders of political parties, workers, peasants, professionals, intellectuals etc.
Stop repression on national minorities and give them recognition in the Constitution-Manzur
CPB President Manzurul Ahsan Khan in his speech said Stop repression on Adibasis or national minorities and give them due recognition in the constitution of the country. He was speaking at a public meeting of national minorities held on 27th April in Bhabanipur Union under Sherpur Upazilla of Bogra District organized by Bangladesh Adibashi Union. Attended by hundreds of Adibasis and Bengalees the meeting was presided over by Adibasi leader Birendra Nath Mahoto.
Manzur in his speech condemned the killings of Adibasi leaders Alfred Soren, Satyaban Hazong, Peren Snal and many others and grabbing of land belonging to Adibasis. He demanded all lands be returned to Adibasis and they are given the opportunity of teaching their children in their own language. He condemned virtual military rule in Chittagong Hill tracks, ruthless repression, and violation of peace agreement of the Bangladesh Government with the JSS as the representative of national minorities of Hill Tracts. He called upon adibasis and toiling and exploited people of Bangladesh to build up struggle against all kind of discrimination and exploitation. The meeting was rounded off with a colorful cultural performance by Adibasis.
Manzur in his speech condemned the killings of Adibasi leaders Alfred Soren, Satyaban Hazong, Peren Snal and many others and grabbing of land belonging to Adibasis. He demanded all lands be returned to Adibasis and they are given the opportunity of teaching their children in their own language. He condemned virtual military rule in Chittagong Hill tracks, ruthless repression, and violation of peace agreement of the Bangladesh Government with the JSS as the representative of national minorities of Hill Tracts. He called upon adibasis and toiling and exploited people of Bangladesh to build up struggle against all kind of discrimination and exploitation. The meeting was rounded off with a colorful cultural performance by Adibasis.
Press Release from Sherpur 27.4.09
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