11 JU students recommended for assistant judge, judicial magistrate posts in 18th BJS exam

Eleven students from Jahangirnagar University’s (JU) Department of Law and Justice have received final recommendations for judicial magistrate (assistant judge) posts through the 18th Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) examination, conducted by the Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC).

The university administration extended warm greetings and congratulations to the students on their outstanding success.

The congratulations came in a press release issued on Monday (19 October), signed by Dr Mohammad Mohiuddin, acting director of the university’s Public Relations Office.

In a special congratulatory message, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof Dr Md Shamsul Alam, who is carrying out the routine duties of the vice-chancellor, praised the students’ talent and hard work.

He said: “This success of 11 students from Jahangirnagar University’s Department of Law and Justice in the BJS examination is a testament to their talent, perseverance and competence. This achievement has enhanced the university’s overall reputation and is a source of immense pride for the entire university community.”

He also expressed hope that the newly appointed judicial magistrates would discharge their duties with honesty, dedication and professionalism, playing an important role in ensuring justice in the country’s judicial system. He wished them every success and a bright and prosperous professional future.

The Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) examination is the gateway to the country’s judiciary, serving as the entry-level civil judge examination. It recommends suitable candidates for assistant judge and judicial magistrate posts.

Examination format and stages The BJS examination is highly competitive and takes place primarily in three stages:

1. Preliminary examination (MCQ): A 100-mark objective test. Successful candidates qualify for the written examination.

2. Written examination: A comprehensive 1,000-mark examination covering a broad syllabus of general and legal subjects.

3. Oral examination (viva voce): A 100-mark assessment of personality and professional aptitude.

Eligibility and significance

Candidates who have completed an undergraduate law degree (LL.B.) or a postgraduate degree in law from a recognised university in the country can sit the examination. The success of Jahangirnagar University’s law and justice students in the 18th BJS examination will encourage current and junior students on campus to pursue legal careers.

The students’ remarkable achievement has sparked celebrations across the campus and the department. Teachers and fellow students are marking their success with flowers and congratulations. Those associated with the department credit the teachers’ guidance and the students’ tireless perseverance as the keys to this success.