, Nov. 25 -- At least five candidates for the 47th BCS written exam were injured in a clash with police when they tried to march towards the Jamuna in Dhaka on Tuesday evening.

The injured are Md. Shahin, 28, Ashikur Rahman, 29, Shakil Ahmed, 28, Riaz, 27, and Abrar Shahriar Ullas, 28. All the injured are undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Injured Shakil told reporters that the BCS preliminary exam results were published in September. However, the authorities announced the written exam date without giving sufficient preparation time.

"For the past month, we have been protesting in Shahbagh demanding a rescheduling of the written exam. We had requested Dr. Asif Nazrul, our Law Adviser, to ensure the exam is held on ...