Sunday, 5th April 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 6th October 2025, 5:49 AM
On 5 October, in observance of World Teachers’ Day, the Bangladesh Government Secondary Teachers’ Association (BASMASIS) organised a “Discussion Meeting with Stakeholders” at Khilgaon Government High School, Dhaka. The meeting focused on the five ongoing demands of secondary school teachers, with particular emphasis on the establishment of an Independent Secondary Education Directorate and the implementation of the 9th grade in the entry pay scale.
Key Participants
Key Points Raised by Attendees
| Speaker | Affiliation | Key Points |
| Meherunnesa | Head Teacher, Khilgaon Government High School | “Due to powers of Regional Deputy Directors (DDO) shifting to college level, secondary school teachers are being deprived of their rights.” |
| Md. Abdus Salam | Senior Teacher, Sabujbagh Government Secondary School | “Even after the Supreme Appellate Division’s final verdict, teachers’ pending time-scale increments and selection grade implementation have not been carried out, creating deep dissatisfaction among teachers.” |
| Thana Secondary Education Officer, Motijheel | Thana Education Officer | “Workload at MoE is immense; the formation of an Independent Secondary Education Directorate is now a necessity. This would decentralise administration and improve secondary education standards.” |
| Md. Anwar Hossain | Head Teacher, Mohammadpur Government High School | “Delays in promotions and appointments are affecting educational activities. Most teachers retire in the same post, which is discouraging.” |
| Masuda Zaman | Parent Representative | “Ensuring teachers’ financial security and respect will enable students to receive higher-quality education.” |
| Abdul Latif Howlader | Head Teacher, Khilgaon Girls School | Delivered a significant statement supporting teacher empowerment. |
| Samiul Jawad | Student Representative | “Teaching is a noble profession. Financial stability for teachers will make them more dedicated and attentive in instruction.” |
Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman emphasised: “Secondary school teachers are all highly educated. Therefore, upgrading them to the 9th grade in the entry pay scale and implementing the four-tier career ladder is extremely urgent. If this fair demand is not met, talented individuals will lose interest in this profession.”
The meeting was attended by:
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