Dhaka, June 14 -- Nearly 87,000 teaching and school leadership positions across Bangladesh have remained tied up in legal and administrative complications, delaying appointments and promotions, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said.

On Sunday, the minister said the primary education sector is grappling with around 40,000 vacant teaching positions, bdnews24.com reports.

Efforts to recruit another 47,000 teachers and head teachers have been stalled by litigation and bureaucratic complications, he added.

"Altogether, we are unable to recruit or promote staff for nearly 87,000 positions. This has become a major challenge," Milon said at a UNICEF event at Sheraton Dhaka.

He said the appointment of around 32,500 head teachers has ...