Dhaka Union of Journalists explained

DUJ
Full Name:	Dhaka Union of Journalists
Founded:	1947
Key People:	Sohel haiderChowdhury, President Akter Hossain, General Secretary
Headquarters:	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Language:	Bengali

The Dhaka Union of Journalists is a trade union of journalists based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.^{[1] [2]} Sohel Haider Chowdhury is the union's president and Akter Hossain is its general secretary.^[3] The union monitors freedom of speech and violence against journalists in Bangladesh.^[4]

History

The Dhaka Union of Journalists was founded in 1947.^[5] It called for wages to be increased for journalists in the ninth wage board.^{[6] [7]} In 2017, the union protested against section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dhaka Union of Journalists. bangladeshimedia.com. 19 March 2018.
2. Book: The Far East and Australasia 2003. 2002. Psychology Press. 9781857431339. 171. en.
3. News: Shaban elected president and Sohel general secretary of Dhaka Union of Journalists. 19 March 2018. bdnews24.com.
4. Book: Jones. Derek. Censorship: A World Encyclopedia. 2001. Routledge. 9781136798641. 178. en.
5. Book: Europa World Year. 2004. Taylor & Francis. 9781857432541. 698. en.
6. News: Journos threaten demo on Aug 16 for new pay scale. 19 March 2018. The Daily Star. 11 August 2017. en.
7. News: Journalists issue ultimatum for the 9th wage board. 19 March 2018. Dhaka Tribune.
8. News: BFUJ, DUJ leaders for scrapping of section 57. 19 March 2018. The Daily Star. 6 August 2017. en.