A group of sub-inspector (SI) and sergeant candidates, who were selected in 2006 but deprived of recruitment in 2007, have appealed to Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser for final approval to join the police service. At a press conference held at the National Press Club in Dhaka, the candidates alleged that their appointments were arbitrarily canceled by then police officials without formal notice. They claimed to have suffered injustice for 18 years under previous governments. A high-level committee comprising officials from the Home, Finance, Public Administration, Law Ministries, and the Police Headquarters has already recommended reinstating their recruitment, including seniority and age relaxation. Despite these recommendations, no final decision has been made in over six months. The candidates urged the Chief Adviser to approve their appointments promptly, citing humanitarian grounds and their prolonged suffering. Many of them are reportedly struggling financially, working in low-income jobs, and unable to support their families or afford medical treatment for their parents.