Candidates block road in capital demanding review

The candidates of the 34th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital for about 15 minutes yesterday, demanding a review of the final results of the exam after removing all "inconsistencies".

Their other demands are to fill 672 vacancies under the quota system, advertised in the 34th BCS exam circular, from the 34th batch of candidates instead of those from the 35th BCS exam and ensure appointment of all successful applicants into non-cadre posts.

They also said the 34th BCS exam results should be republished separating those selected on the basis of merit from those selected under quota benefits.

The demonstration under the banner of "Deprived Candidates of 34th BCS" halted traffic movement for some time in the area.

Police allegedly charged batons to disperse the demonstrators and detained its coordinator Nur Islam Nur and two others.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Ramna zone Ibrahim Khan, however, denied the use of batons and said they just requested the demonstrators to leave because it was one of the busiest traffic intersections of the city.

Later, the protesters reassembled in front of the National Museum and chanted slogans in favour their demands.