Dhaka, Jan. 2 -- As many as 222 'deprived' aspirants who were eliminated from the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service, or BCS have demanded a fresh gazette by Jan 5, and their appointments ensured by Jan 15.

They placed their demand at a press briefing organised under the banner of 'Deprived Cadre Officers of 43rd BCS Gazette' near the Central Library of Dhaka University on Thursday.

On Dec 26, 2023, the Public Service Commission recommended 2,163 candidates for 26 cadres, they said. The candidates were initially included in the gazette on Oct 15, following multiple investigations. Initially, the joining date was fixed on Nov 17, but it was rescheduled to Jan 1. However, a total of 222 candidates, including 168 mentioned in the second gazette...