Discrimination has grown since July uprising: Zonayed Saki

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of the Ganosamhati Andolon, has said that inequality has not decreased but rather intensified following the July uprising, which contradicts the aspirations of students and the general public and cannot be allowed to continue. Saki made the remarks on Monday, while speaking as the chief guest at a protest rally in front of Srom Bhaban in Bijoynagar, Dhaka. Hundred

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of the Ganosamhati Andolon, has said that inequality has not decreased but rather intensified following the July uprising, which contradicts the aspirations of students and the general public and cannot be allowed to continue.
Saki made the remarks on Monday, while speaking as the chief guest at a protest rally in front of Srom Bhaban in Bijoynagar, Dhaka.

Hundreds of workers began gathering at the venue in the morning as part of a sit-in demanding the cancellation of the "Temporary Daily-Based Labour Policy 2025" and urging that daily wage-based workers in government offices, directorates, departments, and autonomous institutions be made permanent, with age relaxations where necessary.

Protesters raised various slogans throughout the day.

Saki said that around 50,000 workers have long been serving in various government institutions for minimal wages but are still denied their rightful recognition.

“The government has yet to officially define their roles or formulate any employment policy for them. These workers are deprived of festival bonuses, medical allowances, and annual casual leave,” he said.

“We believe a single country cannot operate with two sets of rules. Workers’ rights must be protected by ensuring labour rights. Recruitment trade in government institutions must be stopped. Daily wage-based workers must be allowed to unionize so they can advocate for their own rights,” Saki added.

He expressed frustration that in many scientific laboratories, workers are paid for only 22 days a month. “Many institutions are misusing the policy,” he said, calling on the government to take the matter seriously.