Govt to recruit over 67,000 teachers to fill vacant posts: Education Adviser

Education Adviser Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar yesterday (5 January) 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. 

"The current interim government will leave behind a legacy of recruiting over 67,000 teachers against existing vacant posts. Recruitment circulars are being issued in this regard," he told BSS in an exclusive interview at the Secretariat yesterday (5 January).

The education adviser said addressing unemployment and ensuring the appointment of qualified teachers in educational institutions is one of the key commitments of the interim government, and the latest decision marks a major step towards fulfilling that pledge.

"There is an ideal number of vacant posts in schools, colleges, madrasas and technical institutions in Bangladesh.

With the aim of appointing the most qualified candidates to these posts, the Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) has been given approval to proceed," he said, adding that the recruitment circular would be published within a day.

Dr Abrar urged educated unemployed youths who are sincere and committed to the teaching profession to apply for suitable posts according to their academic qualifications.

Highlighting the long-term impact of the initiative, he said today's teachers will play a crucial role in safeguarding and shaping tomorrow's 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 that after the Ministry of Education received applications from NTRCA last month seeking approval to recruit teachers for vacant posts nationwide, several meetings were held under his leadership. 

In the meetings, he directed the concerned authorities to complete the recruitment process as quickly as possible. "Our declared policy is very clear. Every vacant post under the Ministry of Education must be advertised and filled," he said.

Dr Abrar said one of the core objectives of the interim government was to complete recruitment against vacant posts swiftly, and in continuation of that goal, the decision has been taken to recruit more than 67,000 teachers. 

"A public notice in this regard will be issued by tomorrow," he added.

Breaking down the figures, the education adviser 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.

He expressed optimism that such initiatives would play a significant role in improving the quality and dynamism of the education sector. 

"We believe that we will be able to complete this recruitment process with transparency and credibility," he said.

Dr Abrar also noted that the recruitment drive would not only help reduce unemployment but also create opportunities for young and talented individuals to establish themselves in the education sector, ultimately strengthening the country's overall education system.