Bangladesh’s education sector faces paralysis with multiple top positions left vacant across key offices, including the Education Ministry, NCTB, and retirement boards. Textbook printing for the next school year has stalled, raising fears that students may not get books on time. Corruption in printing, delays in tenders, and lack of permanent leadership have deepened the crisis. Over 40,000 teachers and staff await retirement benefits, while experts warn only long-term reforms can address chronic mismanagement.