Dhaka, Nov. 1 -- Assistant teachers from government primary schools have given the government a deadline until Nov 15 to resolve long-standing disputes over pay grades and promotions.

They have announced events such as work stoppages, continuous sit-ins, exam boycotts, and a fast unto death if their three-point charter of demands is not met by this deadline.

The Primary Assistant Teachers Unity Council, an alliance of six teacher groups, announced these programmes at a press conference at the National Press Club on Saturday.

The three point demands include entry-level salary at Grade 11 instead of the current Grade 13, resolution of complications in receiving higher grades after 10 and 16 years of service and ensuring 100 percent depar...