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The recent directive from the Directorate of Primary Education (DPE) to conduct police verification for 14,384 assistant teacher candidates marks a significant, and for many, a worrying, development. These candidates, selected under the Primary Assistant Teacher Recruitment 2025, have been in a state of anxious anticipation since the final results were published in February. Their demands for appointment letters and posting orders have been met with protests, and at times, what has been described as heavy-handed responses from law enforcement.

While the Education Minister, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon, offered reassurance that no selected candidate would be dropped and that appointment letters would be issued "very soon," this new scrutiny casts a shadow of uncertainty. The DPE's instruction to verify "previous activities" and the "authenticity of their documents" through police investigation suggests a heightened level of caution, perhaps a response to concerns or information that has emerged since the initial selection process.

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none of the selected candidates would be dropped.

For the candidates, this period is fraught with anxiety. Having successfully navigated the selection process, they now face an additional hurdle that could potentially derail their aspirations. The government's move, while ostensibly aimed at ensuring transparency and security, raises questions about the process and the trust placed in the initial selection. The Daily Star, as a publication deeply invested in the nation's progress and the welfare of its citizens, will continue to follow this story closely, seeking clarity on the reasons behind this intensified scrutiny and advocating for a fair and timely resolution for all involved.

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The appointment letters would be issued “very soon”.