Assistant teachers of government primary schools have announced an indefinite sit-in from November 8 as the government did not ensure about the implementation of their expected grade.

They are scheduled to hold the sit-in at Central Shaheed Minar, pressing for a three-point charter of demands.

The demands are for an upgrade to 10th grade for all assistant teachers, timely eligibility for higher grades after 10 and 16 years of service, and a guarantee of 100 per cent departmental promotions.

Leaders said the movement would continue until the authorities accept their demands and begin implementation.

Bangladesh Primary Teachers` Association President Abul Kashem said the authorities had repeatedly assured them of resolving the issue but failed to take any concrete steps.

Bangladesh Primary School Assistant Teachers Association President Shamsuddin Masud said the sit-in will begin at 10AM on November 8 and continue without interruption.