Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Police have blocked a teachers' march towards the State Guest House Jamuna, the official residence of the chief advisor, demanding the inclusion of all recognised non-MPO educational institutions under the government's monthly payment scheme.

The teachers, who have been holding a sit-in for a 25th straight day outside the National Press Club, began their march towards Jamuna around 3pm on Monday.

Police, however, intercepted the procession near the Kadom Fountain. Police and teachers are currently in a standoff there.

The teachers are conducting the protest under the banner of an organisation called the "Non-MPO Educational Institutions' Unity Council", demanding that non-MPO educational institutions be listed for gov...