, May 25 -- The Journalist Community of Bangladesh has submitted a memorandum to the Information Adviser Md Mahfuj Alam, demanding a five-day holiday for journalists and media workers on the occasion of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha.

Member Secretary Md Mia Hossain, submitted the memorandum, signed by the organisation, on Sunday.

According to the memorandum, this year the government has declared a 10-day holiday for public officials on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

In light of this, it has become essential to declare a minimum five-day holiday for journalists and media professionals as well, it said.

Otherwise, widespread dissatisfaction and resentment will be spread among the journalist community.

To eliminate discrimination, it is needed...