Dhaka, Feb. 6 -- The High Court has annulled the recruitment process of 6,531 candidates for the post of assistant teacher in government primary schools in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions. The court also cancelled the government's decision regarding the issuance of appointment letters.

A High Court bench comprising Justice Fatema Najib and Justice Sikder Mahmudur Razi delivered the verdict on Thursday (February 6) after the final hearing on the related rule.

Earlier, on November 19, following a preliminary hearing on a writ petition, the HC issued a rule and an order, suspending the recruitment results, the issuance of appointment letters, and other related decisions for six months.

In response, the Directorate of Primary Education file...