Over 5,000 candidates, who were recommended for entry-level MPO-listed teaching and lecturer positions in private educational institutions, have failed to join their jobs. While 41,626 individuals were recommended for these positions through the sixth public notice, 36,343 candidates have joined the posts, as reported by Md Aminul Islam, chief of the Private Teacher Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA), responsible for the recruitment process. Many others have secured alternative jobs, while some candidates failed to join positions, citing distance from their homes. The NTRCA chairman also highlighted issues with some institutions where governing bodies or heads demanded bribes to accept the appointed teachers. The workshop was organised to provide information on the NTRCA’s recruitment process, with participation from NTRCA members and media personnel.