Bangladesh, Sept. 24 -- The Primary Teachers' Organisation Unity Council on Wednesday placed a nine-point demand, including fixing the salary scale of assistant primary school teachers at the 11th grade, ensuring promotion opportunities and simplifying the transfer policy.

The organisation also announced that it would submit a memorandum to the Prime Minister through deputy commissioners on October 1, seeking implementation of the demands.

The teachers' leaders announced the programme at a press conference at Abdus Salam Hall of the Jatiya Press Club.

The speakers said primary education is the foundation of the country's education system and stressed that improving the social and economic status of around 380,000 teachers is essential...