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1,919 Doctors from 42nd BCS Demand Immediate Appointment
A total of 1,919 doctors who successfully passed both the written and oral components of the 42nd (Special) BCS Health Recruitment Exam in 2021 have demanded immediate action regarding their appointments. The candidates gathered at a press conference held at Abdus Salam Hall of the National Press Club on Sunday to call for their “fair and prompt appointment.”
Despite having passed all exams, the doctors claim they have been denied cadre positions due to a lack of vacancies. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) had previously decided in principle to appoint 2,000 doctors, but the successful candidates now urge the authorities to prioritize their recruitment.
Dr. Fatema Akhter, one of the affected candidates, expressed frustration, saying, “We have passed both the written and oral exams, yet we are still denied our rightful appointments. We have submitted multiple memorandums to the Ministry of Health and DGHS, and we are ready to serve. We demand immediate appointments.”
Major (Retd.) Dr. Abdul Wahab Minar, a mental health specialist and convenor of the AB Party, voiced strong support for the doctors, criticizing the government’s delay in appointing them. He remarked, “These doctors have proven their qualifications by passing the BCS exam. The government's failure to appoint them is a serious lapse in fulfilling its responsibility.”
Dr. Minar also raised concerns about the growing number of substandard medical colleges, which he attributed to political influence. He called for the closure of these institutions, arguing that they lack real patients and compromise the quality of medical education.
Barrister Asaduzzaman Fuad, Joint Secretary of the AB Party, also urged the Ministry of Health to expedite the recruitment process. He emphasized that the doctors who passed the 42nd BCS exam should not suffer due to delays caused by subsequent BCS exams.
“The government must ensure their appointment within two to three months to help address the ongoing healthcare crisis,” he added.
The press conference was attended by several other doctors, including Dr. Farzana Sathi and Dr. Mohammad Rezwan Kabir, who reiterated their demand for justice and immediate appointments.