The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Education has recommended recruiting candidates from the 1st to 12th Non-Government Teachers’ Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) registration batches through an executive order.
The recommendation was made at the committee’s second meeting held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Sunday (November 8, 2026). The move has raised hopes among thousands of teacher registration certificate holders who have been waiting for appointments for years.
The meeting was chaired by committee chairman Md. Selim Bhuiyan. Education Minister A N M Ehsanul Haque Milon and other committee members and senior officials concerned were also present.
According to a press release issued by the Parliament Secretariat, the committee discussed the latest position of the NTRCA regarding the recruitment of candidates from the first to 12th registration batches. Following the discussion, it recommended taking immediate steps to complete their recruitment process through an executive order.
Years of Uncertainty Over Recruitment
Many candidates who passed different NTRCA registration examinations have remained without jobs despite obtaining teaching registration certificates.
The candidates have long complained that changes in recruitment policies, age limits and eligibility requirements have created complications for earlier registration holders.
They argue that repeated changes in recruitment rules have deprived many qualified candidates of employment opportunities, while prolonged delays have further reduced their chances of entering the teaching profession.
Several groups of registration holders have been demanding a fair solution to the issue through administrative intervention and legal proceedings.
Legal Complications and Age Limit Issues
The candidates have also raised questions about the implementation of previous court directives concerning age limits and recruitment eligibility.
According to the candidates, those who obtained registration certificates before June 12, 2018, should receive appropriate consideration under the relevant court directives and applicable recruitment rules.
They have urged the authorities to review the legal provisions and ensure that eligible candidates are not deprived of appointment opportunities because of changes in recruitment policies.
Teachers Demand Equal Opportunities
Leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Teachers’ Forum also called for government intervention at a press conference on Sunday.
They demanded recruitment opportunities for candidates from the first to 12th NTRCA registration batches and sought the intervention of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
The teachers’ leaders claimed that candidates had previously staged a continuous 203-day protest at Shahbagh but failed to secure a permanent solution.
They also referred to the recruitment of 2,207 candidates from the 13th NTRCA registration batch following a court order, arguing that earlier registration holders should also receive fair consideration.
What Does the Parliamentary Committee’s Recommendation Mean?
The recommendation of the parliamentary standing committee is considered an important development for the long-waiting candidates.
However, the recommendation does not automatically mean that the candidates have been appointed. The Ministry of Education and the relevant authorities will need to take further administrative decisions to implement it.
Several issues still need clarification, including:
– The eligibility criteria for recruitment.
– The number of candidates to be considered.
– The applicable age-limit provisions.
– The verification of registration certificates.
– The availability of vacant teaching positions.
– The recruitment procedure and implementation timeline.
The NTRCA will also have a significant role in determining the practical steps required to implement any government decision.
Other Recruitment Updates
The parliamentary committee also discussed recruitment to various administrative positions in private educational institutions.
According to information presented by the NTRCA, oral examinations for appointments to positions including principals, vice-principals, superintendents, assistant superintendents, headteachers and assistant headteachers are expected to be completed by December 2026.
The committee also discussed the proposed educational qualification of at least a bachelor’s degree for individuals seeking to become presidents of managing committees of private educational institutions.
In addition, it recommended expediting pending applications for retirement benefits and welfare allowances of retired teachers, giving priority to those requiring urgent financial assistance due to serious illnesses and other circumstances.
Thousands Await the Government’s Final Decision
The parliamentary committee’s recommendation has brought renewed hope to candidates from the first to 12th NTRCA registration batches.
After years of protests, legal disputes and uncertainty, they are now looking to the government for a clear and timely decision.
The candidates expect the authorities to formulate a transparent recruitment policy in light of existing laws, court directives and relevant eligibility requirements.
For now, the key question remains whether the parliamentary committee’s recommendation will translate into an official executive order and a concrete recruitment process.
Thousands of aspiring teachers are waiting for the government’s next move.