More than half of approved posts vacant as curriculum expansion planned
Technical Education Faces Major Teacher Shortage
Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque informed parliament that 8,486 teaching positions remain vacant in Bangladesh’s technical education institutions. He also announced that technical education and a new student development textbook will be introduced at grade six from the 2027 academic year.
More than half of the approved teaching positions in Bangladesh’s technical education institutions are currently vacant, Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque told parliament.
Responding to separate written questions during Sunday’s parliamentary session, the minister said there are 15,844 approved teacher posts under technical institutions managed by the Technical and Madrasa Education Division, while only 7,074 teachers are currently serving. As a result, 8,486 positions remain vacant.
The session began at 10:30am under the chairmanship of Speaker Hafizuddin Ahmad, and written responses were placed before parliament.
Replying to questions from lawmakers Md Nurul Islam and Md Abdul Hasnat, the minister said requisitions had already been sent to the Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking recruitment recommendations for 2,204 vacant positions.
He added that instructor and junior instructor positions are filled through BCS cadre and non-cadre examinations. Recommendations have already been made to recruit 97 cadre and 349 non-cadre teachers through the 45th BCS process, subject to police verification.
The minister also said promotion-based appointments remain constrained due to shortages in feeder positions, affecting 4,131 promotable posts.
In response to another parliamentary question, he announced that a new “Technical Education” textbook will be introduced for grade six students in the general stream from the 2027 academic year.
According to the minister, the book will introduce students to technical fields, practical skills, employment opportunities and pathways to higher education.
He further announced the launch of a new textbook titled “Learning with Happiness” for the same academic year, designed to encourage creativity, innovation, self-expression and broader talent development.
The minister also informed parliament that Bangladesh currently has 174 universities, including 56 public, 116 private and two international institutions.
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