Bangladesh’s Education Minister Dr. A.N.M. Ehsanul Haq Milan revealed that approximately 67,000 applications for retirement benefits from teachers and staff of non-government educational institutions remain unresolved. The backlog stems from a shortfall in funds within the Private Teachers and Employees Retirement Benefit Board. This information was disclosed during a question-and-answer session in the 13th National Parliament’s second and first budget session. The parliamentary session, presided over by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, addressed the growing concern over delayed pension payouts. Minister Milan did not specify a timeline for resolving the issue, but acknowledged the significant number of pending claims. The situation raises concerns about the financial security of retired educators and staff in the non-government sector. Further details regarding the fund’s deficit and proposed solutions were expected to be discussed.