Bangladesh, June 23 -- Bangladesh's primary education sector is facing growing challenges as thousands of court cases, prolonged vacancies and delays in recruitment, promotions and transfers continue to disrupt administration and service delivery.

According to officials and sector insiders, more than 6,500 cases involving the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education are currently pending before the courts.

The legal complications have reportedly stalled the recruitment of thousands of personnel, including head teachers, office assistants and other staff, while also delaying promotions and transfers.

Sources said around 26,000 office assistant posts and approximately 32,000 head teacher positions remain vacant.

Consequently, many govern...