Application fees for all government jobs, including BCS, and recruitment in banks and insurance companies have been capped at a maximum of Tk 200. This decision was taken during the Secretary Committee on Administrative Development meeting on Wednesday, said Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Md Mokhlesur Rahman. BCS viva marks reduced to 100 The notification for the reduction of fees would be issued within a week. The Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC) would issue an order regarding the reduction of the application fee for BCS job seekers, he said. In addition, it was clarified that disabled applicants for BCS will no longer have to pay any extra amount beyond the set fee, in line with other applicants. "Earlier, the application fee for BCS in the PSC was Tk 700; they proposed Tk 350. However, today the Secretary Committee decided that it will be Tk 200. To apply for the 47th BCS at the PSC, Tk 200 will be required,” said the senior secretary. "Another issue was that we thought this was low, but it is not low – for disabled applicants, there was a separate fee of Tk 100. It was proposed to reduce this to Tk 50. They would pay this additional amount on top of the fee (like other applicants), as a special arrangement for them. From today, this additional amount will not need to be paid. This is a flat rate: for the 47th BCS and any BCS application, the fee will be Tk 200,” he added. Additionally, another order is being issued through the Finance Division, specifying that the application fee for jobs in banks, insurance companies, semi-government institutions, and entities referred to as extensions of the government will be capped at Tk 200. "Currently, there are many institutions in banks and insurance companies that charge application fees ranging from Tk 1,500 to Tk 2,000. For a job where only two people might get selected, perhaps 200 people apply, no one needs to pay Tk 1,000," Mokhlesur also said. “No application fee exceeding Tk 200 will be collected for government, semi-government, or extension of the government positions. This order will be issued by the Finance Division. Now, we are waiting for the notification order on this matter,” he said. 47th BCS circular published for 3,688 positions "We will also request in a letter from the Finance Division that private institutions try to follow this directive. This request could also be communicated by the Ministry of Public Administration,” he also added.

BCS, non-cadre, and other jobseekers are in deep despair as the Public Service Commission (PSC) has effectively halted recruitment and promotion exams since the student uprising against the then Awami League government. The PSC, responsible for recruiting various government positions, has faced a complete standstill, affecting hundreds of thousands of jobseekers. The stalling of recruitment processes, including the viva voce for the 44th BCS and evaluations for the 45th BCS, has resulted in a significant backlog. Although the 46th BCS written exam was scheduled for this month, its status remains uncertain. Insiders claim the situation is improving since the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus has taken charge, with hopes for a return to normalcy. PSC officials reported that recruitment was halted during the student protests, leading to the suspension of both cadre and non-cadre exams. Currently, only recruitment and departmental exams are on hold, while some departmental activities continue. The oral exam for the 44th BCS was temporarily suspended after a special PSC meeting during the protests, with a new date to be announced later. The 44th BCS recruitment aims to fill 1,710 positions across various cadres, including administration, police, foreign affairs, and education. Amidst these challenges, Sarjis Alam, coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, has called for urgent reforms within the PSC and a swift resumption of job exams. He emphasized that the priorities of the youths who led the uprising must not be forgotten. The PSC is undergoing a reorganization, leading to the resignation of the chairman and 12 members on October 8, 2024, with more expected to follow. On October 9, Professor Dr Mobasser Monem was appointed as the new PSC chairman, alongside four other members, as announced by the Ministry of Public Administration. Initially, the PSC suspended recruitment exams on July 18 due to escalating tensions during the quota reform movement. While the written exam for the 45th BCS was completed, evaluations have stalled, and various recruitment and departmental promotion exams have been delayed. The first half-yearly departmental exam for BCS cadre and non-cadre officers, scheduled for September 14, was postponed, causing further distress for thousands of officers across different cadres. The PSC has not provided a revised schedule for the postponed exams, leading to uncertainties regarding the timely publication of the 47th BCS notice. Although the PSC aims to publish it by November 30, the Ministry of Public Administration has yet to make a decision. Candidates are concerned about potential age exemptions if delays continue.   A candidate for the viva of the 44th BCS told UNB that PSC's stagnation stems from the July uprising, highlighting delays in the gazette for the 43rd BCS, the unfinished viva for the 44th BCS, and uncertainty surrounding the 45th and 46th BCS exams. The candidate lamented the despair faced by hundreds of thousands of job seekers during this period of uncertainty. Another candidate noted that since the new government took over, PSC activities have been completely halted. A meeting on September 30 aimed to establish dates for all postponed BCS exams and restore normalcy, but recent resignations have reignited uncertainty. PSC Secretary Abdullah Al Masud Chowdhury told this correspondent that more resignations are expected soon at the PSC. He acknowledged the stagnation in PSC activities due to the change in government, resulting in a backlog of work. However, he expressed hope for starting the oral exam for the 44th BCS within a month. Regarding the 45th BCS, Chowdhury indicated that evaluations are ongoing, with the possibility of involving a third examiner if discrepancies arise. However, the timeline for starting the written exam for the 46th BCS remains unclear. On the 47th BCS notice, Chowdhury indicated that they are prepared and awaiting a demand letter from the Ministry of Public Administration. He assured that efforts are underway to conduct other recruitment and promotion exams promptly.

At least 2,000 students from Dhaka University staged a protest today (June 09, 2024) against the High Court’s decision to reinstate the quota system in government jobs. The procession began at 11 am from the front gate of the Central Library and concluded at the Raju Sculpture on the Dhaka University campus. Marching through the campus, the protesters shouted slogans demanding the repeal of the quota system in government jobs. DU students protest High Court order on restoration of quota system in govt jobs Fahim, an English department student, expressed his frustration, saying, "The decision to reintroduce the quota system in government jobs has destroyed the hopes and dreams of students who aspire to advance the country with their talent." He urged continuous protests until their demands are met.

Regarding the Education Ministry's recommendation to raise the age limit for government jobs, Minister of Public Administration Farhad Hossain said it is subject to government policy. "A decision in this regard would be made in consultation with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, adhering to her directives," he said. Talking to UNB, Farhad Hossain said Education Minister Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury has recommended that the age limit for entry into government jobs should be 35 years in general and 37 years in the case of quota. Recently, he sent a letter to the Minister of Public Administration with this recommendation. "But the age limit for entry into govt jobs is a matter of policy decision of the state. A decision in this regard will be taken after it is presented to the Prime Minister." Dhaka to have 22 cattle markets for Eid-ul-Azha 2024 "Any policy decision follows a process. We will consult with the Prime Minister over the issue and proceed with her suggestions", he added. The minister also said if the age of entry to the job is increased, the recruitment policy should be changed. We have to do special work on it. "Only after discussion with the Prime Minister, we can say whether it will be done or not or when it will be done," the minister said. He said, "These issues have already been placed in front of the Prime Minister.  The Members of Parliament of the 11th Parliament raised questions about this, I myself answered those questions and the Prime Minister also answered some of those questions. There she said, the age limit for entering the job will be 30 years, but in the case of children of freedom fighters, it will be 32 years. 'Smart Bangladesh' by 2041: Government undertakes 8 strategic initiatives The government has increased the retirement age from 57 to 59 years, he said, adding that the entry age has also been increased from 27 years to 30 years. "If the entry age is increased, then we have to think about the age of retirement and it's a matter." The Prime Minister has clarified these issues very nicely, Minister Farhad said.

A new recruitment circular has been published to recruit manpower for the vacant posts under Dhaka District under the Department of Family Planning. The Department of Family Planning will appoint a total of 153 people in 04 posts. Both men and women can apply for the posts. Interested candidates can apply online Dhaka Family Planning Office jobs Circular 2021. 1.   Position Name: Family Planning Assistant Number of posts: 01. Educational Qualification: HSC pass. Salary Scale: TK. 9,800 - TK. 23,490. READ: Jobs Circular in Bangladesh Bank: 34 people in 2 positions 2.       Position Name: Family Planning Inspector Number of posts: 15 Educational Qualification: HSC pass. Salary Scale: TK. 9,300 – TK.22, 490. 3.       Position Name: Family Welfare Assistant Number of posts: 118 Educational Qualification: SSC pass. Salary scale: TK. 9,000 – TK. 21,600. READ: Recruitment in Bangladesh NAVY: Jobs in various positions Position Name: Nanny Number of posts: 19 Educational Qualification: Passed 8th class. Salary scale: TK 8,250 – TK.20, 010. Application Rules:  Interested candidates can apply online through the website http://dgfpdha.teletalk.com.bd. READ: Job Circular in Bangladesh Power Development Board Application start time: Application can be made from 10:00 am on 01 September 2021. Application deadline: September 30, 2021 at 05:00 pm can be applied. Job Source:  http://dgfpdha.teletalk.com.bd ওয়েবসাইট

The government is focusing on  bigger  investment, both local and foreign,  to generate jobs and fast-track development to help the economy offset the advese impact of Covid-19 pandemic. "The government will take effective steps to build infrastructures and provide other policy supports to improve the investment-friendly environment,” according ti an official document obtained by UNB. To increase investment and generate employment, it said, steps have been taken to establish 100 Economic Zones across the country, which will provide employment opportunity of an estimated one crore people. Approval has already been issued for the establishment of 97 Economic Zones. It said that production has already been begun in 9 Economic Zones and the development work in 28 Economic Zones is in progress, which can offer employment to around 40,000 employment seekers. “In addition, employment opportunities for another 8 lakh people will be created,” the document added. Also read: Govt to provide training to 10,000 top executives to boost IT sector Till date, investment proposal worth US$ 27.07 billion from a total of 210 investors has been received in these Economic Zones. “Of the total amount about US$ 1.60 billion is foreign investment.”

The ministry of public administration has proposed to increase the maximum age limit to enter government jobs by 21 months from current limit of 30 years due to prolonged academic life caused by Covid-19 restrictions. The proposal has been sent to the prime minister, State Minister for Public Administration Farhad Hossain told reporters at the Secretariat on Thursday. Read: Age limit relaxed for govt jobs except BCS He said, “We have taken several initiatives for people of different classes and professions to make up for the loss caused by corona. A new proposal for government job seekers has been sent to the prime minister. “ “We did the same last year. We relaxed the age limit allowing candidates who turned 30 after March 25 to apply for government jobs.” Farhad also said those who turned 30 on March 25 last year (2020) will also get the benefit. He said they will get age exemption up to 21 months. It's a big deal. If the Prime Minister approves, we will issue a notification in this regard.” At present the age limit for entry into government service is 30 years, which is 32 years for the children of freedom fighters. Read: Age limit in govt jobs likely to be eased for pandemic: Ministry The government increased the age limit by five months in the first phase of the Covid-19 pandemic last year. Asked what the government's next strategy would be if the corona infection situation deteriorates further, Farhad,” We will consider both strategies. We may impose a lockdown if needed but also brainstorm about how to restrict transmission without enforcing strict restrictions considering the economy and livelihood.”

Considering the coronavirus pandemic, the government is likely to ease age limit for recruiting freshers into government services.