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Bdnews24.com, Dhaka

The Dhaka University Teachers' Association Saturday demanded an increase in teachers salaries and allowances and other professional facilities without delay in light of the spiralling cost of essentials.

A DUTA statement issued by acting president of the association Prof Tazmeri SA Islam and acting general secretary Dr Mamun Ahmed asked the government to boost the salaries of all government pay-scale holders by at least 50 percent.

"In recent times the purchasing ability of people has dramatically decreased due to the rising price of essentials and inflation," DUTA said.