Dhaka, April 20 -- Protesting polytechnic institute students have given the government 48 hours to take action to meet their six-point list of demands.

If visible steps are not taken within that time frame, the protesters have warned of a "long march" programme.

The Karigari Chhatra Andolan (Technical Students' Movement) - a platform for the student protesters - made the announcement during a rally of Dhaka district polytechnic students on Sunday.

Md Mashfiq Islam Dewan, a representative of the student protest platform and a student at Dhaka Polytechnic Institute, said: "We have given a 48-hour ultimatum to accept our demands. If no visible action is noted, then we will pursue stricter programmes, even hold a long march if necessary."...