Assistant teachers of government primary schools in Bangladesh have announced an indefinite work stoppage starting November 30 if their three-point demands are not met by November 29. The announcement came from the 'Primary Teachers’ Demand Implementation Council' during a press conference at the National Press Club on November 21. The teachers are demanding placement in the 10th grade pay scale, resolution of promotion issues after 10 and 16 years of service, and 100% departmental promotion. They also called for state-funded medical treatment for teachers injured during a police clash on November 8 and full pension and compensation for the family of deceased teacher Fatema Akter. The council stated that despite earlier discussions with the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education and the Finance Division, no visible progress has been made toward implementing the agreed decisions.