Dhaka:Jahangirnagar University (JU) Professor Dr. Shamima Sultana has officially taken oath as a member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC). The oath was administered by Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury at the Judges' Lounge of the Supreme Court.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the appointment of Prof. Shamima as a PSC member was made by the President, exercising the powers conferred by article 138(1) of the Constitution. This decision is in the public interest, as stated in a notification issued by the Public Administration Ministry on October 25.
The notification stipulates that Prof. Shamima must relinquish any other professional, business, or employment-related ties with any government, semi-government, or private organizations to assume her new role. As per article 139(1) of the Constitution, she will serve for a term of five years from the date of joining or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first.