Quota system in Bangladesh
Universities closed until further notice
At least six people were killed in three districts, including the capital, in clashes between Chhatra League and quota reform protesters today.
BCL men conduct late-night 'search of RU hall carrying rods, sticks’
Leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League's Rajshahi University unit searched different halls of the university early today carrying rods, stamps and sticks, students said
Govt is totally mishandling the quota issue
We condemn the violent attacks on students
Daily Star, Prothom Alo photographers hurt in attack by BCL men at DU
The Daily Star's Senior Photographer Prabir Das and Daily Prothom Alo's Staff Photographer Dipu Malakar were injured in an attack by activists of the Chhatra League on the Dhaka University campus this afternoon
At least 100 injured as BCL activists attack protesters
At least 50 students were injured when activists of the Bangladesh Chhatra League BCL carried out an attack on quota reform protesters at Dhaka University's VC Chattar this afternoon
4 Eden College students injured after being assaulted by 'BCL activists'
At least four students of Eden College were beaten up allegedly by Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists today during the students' quota reform protest programme
Clash breaks out between quota protesters, BCL activists at DU
Several people were injured as a clash broke out between quota protestors and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League in front of Bijay Ekattor Hall of Dhaka University
They don't feel ashamed to call themselves Razakars: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today termed the slogan, "Who are you? Who am I? Razakar. Razakar" chanted by the anti-quota protesters as "very regrettable"
BCL will give a fitting reply to those who labelled themselves Razakars: Quader
Chhatra League will give a fitting reply to those student leaders of the quota reform movement who last night labelled themselves Razakars and showed arrogance, said Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today
PM's quota remark: Students gather at TSC for protest rally
Students started gathering in front of the Raju sculpture near Dhaka University's TSC around 12:20pm today to hold a rally protesting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's comments during yesterday's speech
Quota reform protesters ‘attacked by BCL’ at JU; hall provost resigns
A group of protesting students of Jahangirnagar University were allegedly attacked by Chhatra League men early today
PM's comment ignites protests across campuses
Hundreds of students from several public universities, including Dhaka University, took to the streets around midnight to protest what they said was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier in the evening
PM's comment: DU students return to halls after protest
Dhaka University students returned to halls early today after a brief protest over what they said was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina earlier in the afternoon
Take steps in 24hrs or face tougher demo
The quota protesters yesterday urged the president to convene an emergency parliamentary session within 24 hours to reform the quota system in public service.
'Take action within 24 hours': Quota reform activists issue ultimatum
Students and job seekers demanding a reform in the quota system for government jobs issued a 24-hour ultimatum to convene an emergency parliamentary session to enact new laws or executive orders
Anti-quota protests: Police sue protestors over vandalism, assault
A case was filed against anti-quota protesters on charges of vandalising police vehicles, assaulting police officers, and attacking policemen during the ongoing quota reform movement
Quota system in govt jobs: Reforms must be well thought out
Any disproportionate quota system usually hurts a merit-based civil service, and any kind of decision to reform the system, in place since independence, should be well thought out, experts say.
Anti-quota movement: Protesters block roads, ignore warnings
The anti-quota protesters blocked the Shahbagh intersection yesterday, demanding reforms to the quota system in government jobs and protesting Thursday’s police action on students outside Dhaka.
Attack on Quota protesters: RU students block rail line near campus
Several hundred students of Rajshahi University blocked a railway line near the university campus this afternoon, protesting police attack on Comilla University students during a quota reform demonstration yesterday