<div style="text-align: justify; "><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The majority of the 267 candidates excluded from the 43rd Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) recruitment process are expected to join their jobs, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Dr Md Mokhlesur Rahman has said.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“The investigation has been completed, and we are working to finalise the process promptly,” Dr Mokhlesur Rahman said following a meeting with the affected candidates on Thursday.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He said the reevaluation of their petitions is currently underway, expressing optimism about the reinstatement of most of the excluded candidates.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr Mokhlesur Rahman also spoke about the government’s decision to introduce a dearness allowance for public officials and employees, a measure expected to be implemented soon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“The dearness allowance issue falls under the Ministry of Finance, but as a committee member, I can confirm that discussions have already progressed, with two meetings held. This allowance will be a significant step, and this time pensioners will also benefit, which wasn’t the case before,” he said.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">He elaborated that the allowance would be adjusted with the basic salary during the next increment period, ensuring sustainable financial support for government employees.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Responding to queries about the implementation timeline, Dr Mokhlesur Rahman assured that the allowance would be operational before the end of the current fiscal year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“By June 30, or even earlier, Insha’Allah, this will come into effect,” he said, adding that financial advisors and the finance secretary would provide clarity on specific percentages and timelines.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">BN/KH</div>