The Bangladesh government has set up a committee to seek recommendations on whether to increase the age limit for applications for public sector jobs.

According to Mohammad Mukhlisur Rehman, Senior Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, the matter has been prioritized by the government.

Rehman made these remarks at a press conference at the ministry on Monday afternoon.

“There have been many protests demanding increase in the age limit for government jobs. A committee has been formed on the demands of the protests. The convener of the committee is Abdul Mohit Chaudhary, advisor to the previous government and senior secretary to the government. were

“The member secretary of the committee is a senior secretary in the Ministry of Public Administration. The convener of the committee is empowered to decide how many members will be included in the committee. The committee will submit its recommendations on raising the age limit within seven days. will give

Asked how the government was viewing the use of force by law enforcement agencies on protesters outside the Chief Adviser’s office on Monday, Rehman said:

“The government is part of the committee. It is a high-powered committee. That means these are not just assurances. Action is being taken.”

In order to speed up the work of the committee, the secretary said that he would leave his car and take a motorcycle to reach the adviser.

“I have to take a bike to bring these files there. As you worked with us during the crisis, I am sharing it with you. The top government is working. This is its top priority. Giving.”