Summary:
- 25 graduates from Rajshahi University’s 40th law batch secured assistant judge roles across three BJS exams (15th–17th).
- Two batchmates topped nationwide: Ashik-Uz-Zaman (15th BJS, 2023) and Nusrat Jarin Jeny (16th BJS, 2023).
- Appointments surged from 3 (15th BJS) to 10 (16th BJS) and 12 provisional candidates in the latest 17th BJS results.
- The achievement underscores Rajshahi University’s growing prominence in legal education and judicial exam success.
Twenty-five graduates from Rajshahi University’s 40th batch of law students have been appointed as assistant judges through three consecutive Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS) examinations, marking an unprecedented achievement for the institution. The appointments include two national top scorers and reflect a rising trend of success from the cohort.
The 40th batch produced three assistant judges in the 15th BJS exam (2023), 10 in the 16th BJS exam (September 2023), and 12 provisional appointees in the newly announced 17th BJS results. Among them, Nusrat Jarin Jeny ranked first nationwide in the 16th BJS exam, while Ashik-Uz-Zaman secured the top position in the 15th BJS exam. Both outperformed 104 and 103 candidates, respectively.
University sources confirm the batch’s performance improved steadily, with initial appointments growing from three to 12 within a year. The latest results, published Sunday, temporarily qualified 12 candidates from the same batch for judicial roles pending final approvals.
Rajshahi University’s law faculty has gained recognition for its rigorous academic standards, with this batch’s success reinforcing its reputation as a leading institution for legal education in Bangladesh. The Judicial Administration Division oversees the BJS exams, which select candidates for entry-level judicial roles across the country.
This milestone highlights systemic improvements in legal training and competitive exam preparation at public universities, setting a benchmark for future cohorts. Authorities at Rajshahi University attribute the achievement to enhanced mentorship programs and dedicated student initiatives.
