A proposal has been submitted to increase the age limit for doctors appearing in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination from 32 to 34 years, said Prof Sayedur Rahman, special assistant at the Ministry of Health, on Thursday.
The government has decided to recruit 2,000 doctors through a special BCS exam to address the shortage of medical professionals, he announced at a press conference at the secretariat.
Regarding recent protests by doctors over salaries and benefits, Prof Sayedur stated that doctors had long been deprived under the previous government. He assured that the interim government is actively addressing their concerns and will take necessary measures soon.
Following government assurances, most doctors have ended their strike, though some hospital interns and students continue to boycott classes and work. The health ministry has urged them to resume their duties.
Additionally, to enhance the safety of both doctors and patients, the Health Protection Act will be presented to the advisory council within the next two to three weeks, with the legal process expected to be completed within a week, he added.
