Jatiya Sangsad, March 15 -- A member of parliament on Sunday raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the transfer of government primary school teachers, claiming that a significant number of teachers from outside the locality are being posted in his constituency in violation of existing rules.

Taking the floor during the question-and-answer session, MP Dewan Mohammad Salauddin from Dhaka-19 said that according to the current policy, teachers working in government primary schools should primarily be posted within their local areas, particularly when vacancies arise due to retirement.

He said the rules stipulate that when positions fall vacant, preference should be given to teachers who are residents of the respective area, have pr...