The Ministry of Education has put all transfers and postings of BCS General Education Cadre officers on hold until further notice.
The Ministry of Education has suspended the transfer and posting of BCS General Education Cadre teachers in government colleges.
The suspension will remain in place until further notice. The ministry issued the office order on Tuesday, October 6.
The order said transfers and postings of BCS General Education Cadre officers will remain suspended. It did not give a date for reviewing the decision.
Around 18,000 cadre officers are working in government colleges and madrasas, according to the information provided. The Ministry of Education handles their transfer and posting.
The decision follows reports of alleged irregularities in the process. The information provided says money was allegedly demanded for transfers.
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It also says media reports had raised the issue several times. The reports alleged that a group was involved in the transfer and posting process.
No details of an official investigation were provided in the information available for this report. No specific findings against any individual were provided either.
For teachers and officers, the decision means transfers and postings will stay suspended. The process will remain on hold until the ministry issues another order.
The next step will depend on a further directive from the Ministry of Education. Until then, the suspension will remain in effect.
