Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- Assistant teachers of state-run primary schools have announced a "fast-unto-death" protest from a mass rally in Dhaka to demand the resolution of long-standing disputes over pay grades and promotions.

Teacher leader Munir Hossain said if the government does not take action to fulfil their three-point charter of demands, they will launch an indefinite hunger strike starting from Sept 26.

The president of the Primary School Assistant Teachers' Association, however, gave the government a deadline until Sept 25 to take action.

The protesters also requested a meeting with the chief advisor within this period.

The Primary Assistant Teachers Unity Council, an alliance of six teacher groups, organised the day-long rally at t...