Two candidates who were about to be appointed as lecturers at Chittagong University have tested positive in the mandatory dope test. Both candidates have denied taking any drugs and claimed it may have been due to medications or a conspiracy. The university administration has made it clear that no one testing positive in a dope test will be hired.
Two Final Candidates Found Positive in Drug Test
Two candidates named Imrul Asad and Golam Rabbani, who were selected for the post of Lecturer in the Department of Drama, have tested positive in their dope test, as confirmed by the Chief Medical Officer of Chittagong University Medical Centre, Dr. Mohammad Abu Taiyab.
“ওই দুই প্রার্থী চবি চিকিৎসা কেন্দ্রে ডোপ টেস্ট দিয়েছিলেন। তাদের ফলাফল পজিটিভ এসেছে। আমি বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় প্রশাসনকে বিষয়টি জানিয়েছি।”
(“These two candidates gave their dope test at the university medical centre. Their results came out positive. I have informed the university administration about this.”)
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Over 50 Candidates Sat for the Job Exam
According to reports, around 50 candidates applied for three vacant lecturer positions in the Drama department. After a three-step examination, three candidates were selected for appointment and their recruitment was later approved by the syndicate.
As per rules, after the final approval, selected candidates must submit a medical certificate to officially join their posts. This certificate now includes a mandatory drug test result.
Acting Registrar Confirms Dope Test Policy
The Acting Registrar of Chittagong University, Professor Mohammad Saiful Islam, confirmed that candidates who test positive in dope tests will not be eligible for appointment.
“ডোপ টেস্টে পজিটিভ আসার বিষয়টি আমরা শুনেছি। ডোপ টেস্টে পজিটিভ আসা কেউ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের নিয়ম অনুযায়ী শিক্ষক হতে পারবে না।”
(“We have heard about the positive dope test. Anyone who tests positive as per university policy cannot be appointed as a teacher.”)
Imrul Asad Demands Retest
Candidate Imrul Asad denied the result and said he suspects there may have been a mistake in the test. He has already taken steps to retake the test at Chittagong Medical College.
“কোনো ভুল হতে পারে। আমি চট্টগ্রাম মেডিকেল কলেজে আবার পরীক্ষা করাচ্ছি।”
(“There might have been a mistake. I am doing the test again at Chittagong Medical College.”)
Golam Rabbani Claims Conspiracy
Candidate Golam Rabbani has alleged that the test result might be due to medicine he took recently for illness. He also claimed that a conspiracy may be behind this to harm the university’s reputation and cancel his appointment.
“সম্প্রতি অসুস্থ হওয়ায় আমি ঔষধ গ্রহণ করেছিলাম। সেটার প্রভাবে এমনটা হতে পারে। আর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় প্রশাসনকে সুনাম ক্ষুণ্ন করার জন্য অনেকেই এই নিয়োগ নিয়ে ষড়যন্ত্র করতে পারে। আমি প্রয়োজনে আবার আপিল করে পুনরায় ডোপ টেস্টে করাবো।”
(“I was ill recently and took medicine. That might be the reason. Also, some people might be plotting to ruin the reputation of the university by creating conspiracy around this recruitment. I will appeal and take the test again if needed.”)
Drug Test Now Mandatory for All Appointments
Chittagong University has recently made it mandatory for all appointees — whether they are teachers, students, officers, or employees — to submit both a medical certificate and a dope test result before joining.
This decision was reinforced by the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of the university, Professor Dr. Mohammad Shamim Uddin Khan, who said:
“এই বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষক-শিক্ষার্থী, কর্মকর্তা-কর্মচারীর যে কোন নিয়োগে ডোপ টেস্ট বাধ্যতামূলক করা হয়েছে। যাদের ডোপ টেস্ট পজিটিভ আসবে আমরা তাদেরকে কোনোভাবেই নিয়োগ প্রদান করবো না।”
(“For any kind of appointment in this university—teacher, student, officer, or staff—a dope test is now mandatory. If anyone tests positive, we will not appoint them under any circumstance.”)
Source: TBS
