Dhaka, May 25 -- Assistant teachers at government primary schools have decided to observe full-day work stoppages starting Monday to press home their demands, including wages under Grade 11 of the pay scale and recognition of their position as an entry-level post.

Other demands include resolving the complications around transitioning to higher pay grades after completing 10 and 16 years of service, and faster promotions, including the promotion of assistant teachers to fill 100 per cent of head teacher positions.

The protest is being carried out under the banner of "Primary Assistant Teachers Organisation Oikya Parishad", a platform of primary assistant teachers.

Since May 5, the teachers have held a one-hour strike during class hours ...