BCS exams
The top govt. officials in Bangladesh are appointed thorough the BCS exams. But it is sad that 55% of the posts are reserved, 30% of which is for the children of freedom fighters. But have we thought about the disadvantages of showing this sympathy for the quota holders? If we consider the few vital posts in the 28th BCS , there are 15 posts for foreign service, 200 for administration and 150 posts for ASP. And according to the quota system, 8.25 posts of foreign service, 110 posts of administration and 82.5 posts of ASP will be fulfilled from quota beneficiaries. So, if this huge number of vital posts is filled by appointing those not selected on merit, would not the country suffer in future? And would not the top students be discouraged to sit for the BCS exams?
Yes, we have profound respect for our freedom fighters and we remember them with a sense of gratitude. But we cannot compromise on the issue of merit. So, this quota should be reduced to 10%, not more.
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I strongly oppose the announcement of the BPSC that pass course graduates won't be allowed to sit for the 28th BCS. It is a biased decision because both the honours and pass course are recognised courses. Degree pass course certificate holders did not know that they would not be allowed to appear in the BCS exams. We should not ignore them.
There are many BCS officers who have come from pass course. But if the BPSC wants to introduce any new system, the decision should not be taken all of a sudden.
Aminul Islam Dhali
Jagannath University
Dhaka
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