Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Agitating teachers of MPO-listed educational institutions suspended their scheduled 'Long March to Jamuna.

Instead, they announced a 24-hour non-stop sit-in at the Central Shaheed Minar and an indefinite hunger strike to press home their demands including a 20 per cent hike in housing allowance.

The announcement was made by the leaders of the agitating teachers at a gathering at the Central Shaheed Minar on Thursday evening.

Earlier, the teachers announced the 'march towards the Chief Advisor's Jamuna residence.

However, they announced that all classes and exams at educational institutions would remain suspended until their demands are met.

Addressing the gathering, Member Secretary of the Alliance for Nationalizati...