Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon told the National Parliament on Wednesday that recruitment of teachers and staff across educational institutions in Bangladesh has been halted because of ongoing legal complications. Speaking under Rule 300, he said efforts have been made since he took office to resolve the cases, but the appeals are yet to be listed in the Appellate Division, preventing progress in the recruitment process.

He explained that appointments through the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA), including positions of institution heads and college principals, remain suspended due to these cases. Recruitment of office assistants-cum-night guards in primary schools is also blocked for the same reason, with thousands of cases still pending in court.

The minister further noted that around 33,000 head teacher positions remain vacant nationwide. Promotion-related complications and ongoing litigation have prevented many teachers from being promoted before retirement, leaving key leadership roles unfilled in schools.