In Chattogram’s Lohagara upazila, 41 out of 103 government primary schools currently lack head teachers, forcing assistant teachers to take on dual roles as acting heads. According to the local Primary Education Office, 58 assistant teacher positions also remain vacant, while several schools face legal complications delaying appointments. Acting head teachers report administrative delays and disruptions in classroom teaching, affecting student attendance, discipline, and academic performance. Education officials and teacher associations attribute the crisis to a decade-long stagnation in promotions and recruitment. They warn that the shortage undermines the foundation of primary education and demotivates senior teachers. Authorities have informed higher officials and expect resolution soon, though the issue reflects a nationwide problem. Parents and educators urge immediate recruitment to restore proper academic and administrative functioning in the affected schools.