NN Online:
Public Administration Ministry Senior Secretary Dr Md Mokhlesur Rahman has announced that most of the 267 candidates excluded from the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment process are likely to secure employment in the near future.
He made the announcement following a meeting with the affected candidates on Thursday. He said, “The majority of the 267 candidates excluded from the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment process are expected to join their jobs.
“The investigation has been completed, and we are working to finalise the process promptly. The reevaluation of petitions is currently underway and might reinstate most of the excluded candidates.”
Dr Mokhlesur Rahman also spoke about the government’s decision to introduce a dearness allowance for public officials and employees, a measure expected to be implemented soon.
“The dearness allowance issue falls under the Ministry of Finance, but as a committee member, I can confirm that discussions have already progressed, with two meetings held. This allowance will be a significant step, and this time, pensioners will also benefit, which wasn’t the case before,” he said.
He elaborated that the allowance would be adjusted with the basic salary during the next increment period, ensuring sustainable financial support for government employees.
Responding to queries about the implementation timeline, Dr Mokhlesur Rahman assured that the allowance would be operational before the end of the current fiscal year.
“By June 30, or even earlier, Insha’Allah, this will come into effect,” he said, adding that financial advisors and the finance secretary would provide clarity on specific percentages and timelines.
