Primary assistant teacher candidates demand swift recruitment and posting

Primary assistant teacher candidates demanded immediate recruitment and posting at a press conference held at Dhaka University on Tuesday.

The candidates highlighted the mental distress and financial uncertainty caused by the delay in the final stages of the hiring process.

Representatives of the recommended candidates gathered in front of the Central Library at 3pm to urge the government to take effective action.

Humayun Ahmed, a Dhaka University student recommended for an assistant teacher position, read a written statement on behalf of the group.

He stated that although authorities published final results based on merit and qualifications after a long wait, no progress has been made regarding official appointments.

He also noted that approximately 14,000 to 15,000 candidates and their families currently face extreme uncertainty due to the administrative deadlock.

According to the candidates, the recruitment results were published on 8 February 2026, with 14,384 individuals initially selected. Despite completing all necessary formalities, including medical examinations, more than two months have passed without any visible progress toward announcing their respective posts.

The group confirmed they have already submitted memorandums to the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education and the Prime Minister. Having received no effective response, they warned of strict action if the government fails to show visible progress within the next 10 days.

Another candidate, Debabrata Sarkar, said that the lack of employment has placed their futures in jeopardy. "We demand the removal of this uncertainty through quick recruitment and posting," he said.

The recruitment process began with a written examination held on 9 January across 61 districts. A total of 69,265 candidates participated in oral examinations before the final district-wise lists were released in February.