Primary teacher recruitment protesters vow to continue movement

On Tuesday (February 11), the protesters, who have been demonstrating since last Thursday, declared their decision to remain on the streets until their demands are met. They also issued an ultimatum, demanding the cancellation of the High Court’s decision to annul their recruitment by Wednesday noon, failing which they will announce stricter protest programs.

A six-member delegation representing the protesters met with officials at the Secretariat but returned dissatisfied. Jannatul Naim, a member of the delegation, stated, “The government keeps assuring us, but no concrete steps are being taken. Last time, we went home after assurances, but this time we will not leave the streets until our demands are met.” Naim added that the officials reiterated their inability to overturn the court’s decision, stating that it falls under the judiciary’s jurisdiction. 

However, they assured that no candidate would be excluded and that the legal process would be expedited to complete the recruitment.


Earlier on Monday, the protesters blocked the Shahbag intersection, leading to police intervention with water cannons, batons, and tear gas. Several protesters were detained but were later released after promising not to block roads again. Shahbag Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Khalid Munsur confirmed the release of the detainees.


The ongoing protests highlight the growing frustration among job seekers over bureaucratic and legal hurdles in the recruitment process. The protesters’ determination to continue their movement underscores the urgency of addressing their demands to ensure fair and timely appointments.