The Dhaka Journalists Union (DUJ) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the management of the daily Janakantha, demanding the withdrawal of termination letters issued to journalists, officers, and employees, and the payment of all outstanding salaries and benefits. The demand was made during a sit-in protest held in front of the Janakantha building on Tuesday, organized by the newspaper’s staff unity council.

Speakers at the event, including DUJ acting general secretary Didarul Alam and senior vice president Rafique Muhammad, urged the Janakantha authorities to resolve the crisis through dialogue. They warned that the management would be held responsible for any unwanted situation if the issue remained unresolved. Participants alleged that 140 long-serving employees had been dismissed without following legal procedures or declaring a layoff, and that nearly 90 percent of those affected had worked at the paper for over three decades.

The protest concluded with a procession around nearby streets. Organizers announced that if the demands were not met within 72 hours, a larger movement would be launched to restore normal operations and protect workers’ rights.