The Technical and Madrasa Education Division of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Education has issued the 2026 transfer policy for MPO-listed teachers working in private madrasas. The policy, published on Tuesday, sets eligibility for transfer applications after two years of service and allows a maximum of three transfers during a teacher’s career. All transfer processes will be conducted through an automated software system, and the policy took effect immediately upon publication. It replaces the 2024 transfer policy issued in December 2024.

According to the new policy, the Directorate of Madrasa Education will publish vacancy lists online and invite applications within government-specified timeframes. Teachers may apply for transfer to equivalent posts in other madrasas, with priority given to women, distance, spouse’s workplace, and seniority. Transfers will not be considered a right, and teachers will not receive travel or daily allowances. The policy also maintains continuity of MPO benefits and seniority after transfer.

The Bangladesh Madrasa General Teachers Association has protested the policy, alleging discrimination because it applies only to NTRCA-recommended teachers, unlike the broader transfer provisions for school and college teachers.