Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Primary Teachers' Organisation Unity Council on Wednesday put forward a nine-point demand including fixing the salary scale of assistant primary school teachers at the 11th grade, 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 to press for implementation of the demands.

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

Speakers said primary education is the foundational and basic pillar of the country's education system.

They said improving the social and economic status of around 380,000 teachers is es...