BCS Viva Voce case studies
BCS Viva Voce · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The BCS Viva Voce is the final oral stage of Bangladesh's Civil Service examination, conducted by the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) for candidates who have already cleared the written stages. It is not a separate credential you register for on its own: it is the interview board that decides whether a written-examination high scorer becomes a cadre officer. The board is assessing suitability for public office, not recall of textbooks. Expect questions drawn from Bangladesh's history and Liberation War, the Constitution and public administration, current national and international affairs, economy and public finance, geography and climate, science and digital governance, and - heavily - your own background, education and motivation. The BCS Viva Voce case studies are 5 cases and about 3,022 words.
1The Vanishing Wetland: A Union Parishad's Climate Dilemma
You are the newly elected Chairman of a Union Parishad in Satkhira, adjacent to the Sundarbans. Your union has 18,000 residents across nine villages.
646 words, about 3 min2The Leaking Exam Paper: Integrity in a Digital Bangladesh
You are the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of a police station in a district town. Two days before the SSC examinations, a constable informs you that a local coaching centre owner, Mr.
642 words, about 3 min3The Padma Bridge Toll: Balancing Economy and Equity
You are a member of the Bangladesh Bridge Authority's advisory committee. The Padma Bridge, funded entirely by Bangladesh, has been operational for two years.
538 words, about 3 min4The Rohingya Refugee Camp: A District Administration's Challenge
You are the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Cox's Bazar district, responsible for coordinating with UN agencies and NGOs in the Rohingya refugee camps. The camps host over 900,000 refugees.
605 words, about 3 min5The AI Surveillance Camera: Privacy vs. Security in a Smart City
You are the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a city corporation in Bangladesh that is implementing a 'Safe City' project. The project involves installing 5,000 AI-enabled surveillance cameras with facial recognition capabilities, funded by a foreign donor.
591 words, about 3 min