Court restricts movement of two 38th BCS exam candidates

A court in Dhaka has barred two candidates from the 38th BCS examination from leaving the country, according to court orders issued this week. The travel ban, formally known as a restriction on international movement, prevents the individuals from departing Bangladesh pending further legal developments.

The 38th BCS examination, one of the most competitive civil service recruitment processes in the country, attracts tens of thousands of applicants annually. The examination is the primary pathway for recruitment into various cadres of Bangladesh's civil administration.

Details regarding the specific reasons for the travel restrictions remain limited. Court officials have not yet disclosed the nature of the case or allegations, if any, associated with the restricted candidates.

The Bangladesh Public Service Commission oversees the BCS examination process, which typically spans several months and includes written tests, viva voce examinations, and medical assessments. The competitive examination determines entry into prestigious administrative positions across government departments and ministries.

Photo: The Bangladesh Public Service Commission building in Agargaon, Dhaka, February 2023. Wasiul Bahar via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).