Shutdown announced in all polytechnics across the country

The Technical Students' Movement has announced a shutdown in all polytechnics across the country.  

The shutdown programme will start from Tuesday, said a press release on Monday.

It will continue until the six-point demands are met.

Their six-point demand includes the removal of "controversial craft instructors" appointed after 2021, the conversion of the diploma engineering programme into a full four-year course with six-month-long semesters, and ensuring that only diploma holders can apply for the post of deputy assistant engineer (Grade 10) and equivalent positions.