Dhaka, April 26 -- Local Government, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain on Saturday stressed the need for maximum transparency in ministry-level recruitment processes, noting that sometimes officials discreetly inquire if candidates have any personal connections.

Speaking to reporters after visiting the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University center where recruitment exams for the Rural Poverty Alleviation Foundation were held, Asif said, "It is from the demand for merit-based recruitment that the mass uprising happened. Therefore, ensuring that no irregularities take place remains our highest priority. We want the recruitment process to be as transparent as possible."

When asked about his potential involvement in politic...