Kathmandu, April 16 -- As the teachers' protest enters its third week, the government has agreed to summon a parliamentary session to pass the School Education Bill, in line with their demand.

According to Minister for Education Bidya Bhattarai, a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday evening decided to convene a House session at 1 pm on April 25 to coordinate and facilitate the passage of the bill.

Over the past few days, both sides have held informal dialogues multiple times. As implementation of all the demands will create pressure on state coffers, Minister for Education Bidya Bhattarai has regularly been holding meetings with Bishnu Poudel, deputy prime minister and minister for finance.

Earlier on Tuesday, Bhattarai, Poudel and Home Ministe...