Education Adviser Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar today said the interim government has decided to recruit more than 67,000 teachers to fill vacant posts in schools, colleges, madrasas and technical institutions across the country.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with BSS at the Secretariat, Dr Abrar said the government will leave behind a significant legacy by appointing teachers against long-standing vacancies. “Recruitment circulars are being issued in this regard,” he said.
Addressing unemployment and ensuring the appointment of qualified teachers remain among the key commitments of the interim government, the adviser said, adding that the latest decision marks a major step towards fulfilling those goals.
“There is a substantial number of vacant posts in schools, colleges, madrasas and technical institutions across Bangladesh. To appoint the most qualified candidates, approval has been given to the Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) to proceed with the recruitment,” he said, noting that the circular would be published within a day.
Dr Abrar urged educated unemployed youths who are sincere and dedicated to the teaching profession to apply for posts relevant to their academic qualifications.
Highlighting the long-term significance of the initiative, he said teachers recruited today will play a vital role in shaping and safeguarding the country’s future education system. “If we want to build an education system of international standard, we must ensure that capable and qualified individuals enter the teaching profession,” he added.
The adviser said the Ministry of Education received applications from NTRCA last month seeking approval to recruit teachers against vacant posts nationwide, following which several meetings were held under his leadership. During the meetings, he instructed the concerned authorities to complete the recruitment process as swiftly as possible.
“Our policy is very clear—every vacant post under the Ministry of Education must be advertised and filled,” he said.
Providing details, Dr Abrar said a total of 66,962 posts will be filled, including 29,325 under the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, 833 under the Directorate of Technical Education, and 36,804 under the Directorate of Madrasah Education.
Expressing optimism, he said the initiative would contribute significantly to improving the quality and dynamism of the education sector. “We believe the recruitment process will be completed with transparency and credibility,” he said.
The adviser also noted that the large-scale recruitment drive would help reduce unemployment while creating opportunities for young and talented individuals to build careers in the education sector, ultimately strengthening the country’s overall education system.
