Sylhet, Oct. 13 -- A total of 163 government primary school teachers in Sylhet district have faced departmental action for remaining absent without taking official leave.

The growing trend has led to widespread teacher shortages, affecting classroom learning in several upazilas.

According to the Sylhet District Primary Education Office, from January 2024 to September 2025, departmental action was taken against 163 teachers for unauthorised long-term absence. Of these, 140 cases have been resolved, with most of the teachers dismissed from service, while the remaining cases are still under investigation.

Data from the Primary Education Office shows the highest number of absentee teachers came from Bishwanath 24.

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