Yunus calls for recruitment plan to fill 172,000 government vacancies

The chief advisor seeks detailed report on unfilled positions as ministries face major staff shortages

The interim government has been grappling with a manpower crisis as around 172,000 positions remain vacant across different ministries and departments.

Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has instructed Md Mokhlesur Rahman, senior secretary of the public administration ministry, to provide a more detailed account of the vacancies and assess potential recruitment measures.

The matter was highlighted during an advisory council meeting on Thursday, chief advisor’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said.

Speaking at a briefing in the afternoon at the Foreign Service Academy, he said: “The cabinet was informed today that nearly 172,000 positions are vacant.

“The chief advisor has asked the public administration secretary to gather more details, including the exact number of vacant posts and possible measures for recruitment.”