Bangladesh’s Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has issued a stern warning to government primary school assistant teachers who are continuing work abstention and exam boycotts. The ministry directed all teachers to withdraw their protests and resume duties immediately, stating that failure to comply would result in disciplinary and legal action under civil service and criminal laws. Several teachers’ associations have been on strike since December 1, demanding pay grade upgrades and full departmental promotion to head teacher positions. The ministry said it has already forwarded proposals to the Finance and Public Administration ministries and discussed the matter with the upcoming National Pay Commission 2025. Despite these steps, some groups have obstructed annual exams and allegedly harassed teachers willing to conduct them. The ministry emphasized that such actions endanger students’ education and violate service conduct rules, urging teachers to complete the third-term exams properly.