CA orders quick appointments to vacant primary head teacher posts nationwide
During the meeting, CA Yunus inquired about the quality of education in government primary schools and reviewed performance rankings
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to expedite the appointment of head teachers to vacant posts in government primary schools across the country.
He gave the directive during a meeting held yesterday (14 July) at the state guest house Jamuna.
Ministry of Primary and Mass Education Adviser Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Secretary Abu Taher Md Masud Rana, Chief Secretary to the Chief Adviser Siraj Uddin Mia, and other senior officials were present.
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During the meeting, the chief adviser inquired about the quality of education in government primary schools and reviewed performance rankings.
Adviser Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar said, "A lot of money has been spent on infrastructure development in the primary education sector. But the main objective, to improve the quality of education, has not been achieved. We are currently evaluating and ranking schools. Special programmes are being taken for schools that are lagging behind."
He added, "Evaluations show that in well-performing schools, the head teacher's qualifications and their behaviour and relationship with colleagues play a key role. Currently, 32,000 head teacher posts are vacant in the country's primary schools. The process to take quick action in this regard is already underway."
The chief adviser instructed that new appointments be made to fill these vacancies, alongside regular placements. He stressed that qualified individuals should be prioritised in the recruitment process.
"In appointing head teachers, categories must be created. Those with long teaching experience should be given priority, but opportunities must also be given to younger candidates. This process must be completed smoothly," he said.
He directed the ministry to issue a recruitment circular in coordination with the Public Service Commission and to complete the process without delay.
The chief adviser also instructed the concerned authorities to revise the teacher transfer policy.
He noted that teachers often seek transfers from one upazila to another, usually closer to urban areas, through lobbying and recommendations.
"There must be a clear policy and process in place. Transfers should be allowed only through that process," he said.
He further inquired about infrastructure for girls and whether school buildings were women-friendly.
"When constructing school buildings, at least one female architect must be included in the planning committee to ensure that the infrastructure is women-friendly. Girls' needs must be given special attention at every stage of planning and implementation," he said.
The chief adviser also stressed the need to ensure internet connectivity and establish multimedia classrooms in all primary schools across the country on a continuous basis.
