A mobile court has sentenced a candidate to three months of non-rigorous imprisonment for adopting unfair means using an electronic device during a recruitment examination for the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA).
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the University Women's Federation College examination center in Dhaka. Invigilators and security personnel identified the candidate caught red-handed using an illegal electronic device inside the exam hall. A mobile court operating on-site immediately conducted a summary trial and delivered the three-month prison sentence.
Read nextDSCC Conducts Major Eviction Drive to Reclaim Footpaths in New Market; Installs Flower Plant Tubs for BeautificationIn an official press release, the Ministry of Shipping confirmed the sentencing and reiterated its strict commitment to ensuring absolute transparency, neutrality, and accountability across every stage of the recruitment process. The ministry declared a zero-tolerance stance against exam irregularities, warning that any person involved in fraudulent practices will face strict legal prosecution under existing rules. Furthermore, the ministry urged all future job seekers to adhere strictly to examination regulations with honesty and integrity.
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