A Dhaka court today showed former minister Rashed Khan Menon arrested in a case filed over alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teachers at Wills Little Flower School and College. Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Shahjahan Kabir passed the order after police produced Menon before the court and pleaded to have him shown arrested in the case. The court later sent him back to jail.
Case Details
The case was filed against Rashed Khan Menon, a former member of the school's governing body, and 19 others on December 22, 2025, over the alleged appointment of 13 teachers at Wills Little Flower School and College through irregularities and forgery. According to the case statement, an illegal recruitment board was formed at the school despite the fact that the special governing committee had no authority under the relevant rules to constitute such a board.
Irregularities Alleged
The complaint alleged that the board did not include the Director General (DG) of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE), or his representative, or subject-specific teachers as required. It also alleged that candidates were allowed to participate in the recruitment process without the National Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) certificates specified in the job advertisement.
Furthermore, the candidate who secured the highest marks in the written examination was allegedly denied the opportunity to appear in the viva voce. The complaint also stated that appointment and joining letters were issued even before the recruitment process had been completed.
Menon's Arrest
Rashed Khan Menon was arrested on August 22, 2024, and has remained in jail since then. The court's decision to show him arrested formalizes his legal status in the case, allowing the prosecution to proceed with further legal actions.
Significance and Implications
This case highlights the ongoing issues with transparency and integrity in the education sector's recruitment processes. It underscores the need for stricter adherence to rules and regulations to ensure fair and merit-based appointments. The implications of this case could lead to reforms in how educational institutions conduct their recruitments, potentially preventing future irregularities.
