Bangladesh reinstates 330 police recruits after 17-year legal battle
Bangladesh's home affairs ministry has announced the reinstatement of 330 police recruits whose appointments were cancelled in 2007. The decision follows a lengthy review process and applies to candidates originally selected a year earlier, in 2006.
The reinstated group consists of 123 police sergeants and 207 unarmed sub-inspectors. Their appointments were initially scrapped 17 years ago, but they will now rejoin the force under strict conditions.
Before taking up their roles, the recruits must complete six months of basic training and a two-year probation period. Their final batch gradation will depend on written and oral exam results after training. The ministry has also confirmed that these recruits will receive seniority dating back to 2007, when they were originally meant to start. However, they will not be entitled to any financial compensation for the lost years. Future reinstatement requests from the same 2006 recruitment batch will be handled through a similar process, requiring committee verification and police background checks.
The move brings an end to a long-standing issue for the 330 recruits, allowing them to finally enter government service. Their integration into the police force will depend on meeting all training and probation requirements set by the ministry.
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