Quota system reformation
Fresh demo over quota
Demanding immediate gazette notification on abolition of quota system in government jobs, the quota reformists took to the streets again, beginning an indefinite strike at universities and colleges across the country yesterday.
Demo called off
Hundreds of students brought out a joyous rally and paraded through the Dhaka university campus area after hearing the
Protesters call off demo upon PM's word
Protesters demonstrating for a fundamental reform in the quota system for civil service have called off their agitation after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said there would be no more quota.
Quota in Govt Jobs: Sought reform, got abolition
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday announced scrapping of the quota system in public service recruitments, and asked students to return to classes ending demonstrations over the demand for quota reforms.
Quota Reform Demand: Demos roll into day 4
Demonstrations seeking reform in the civil service quota system erupted across the country yesterday, as thousands of private and
PM may speak on quota at parliament: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader urges the quota-reform protesters to have faith on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
Quota privileges in public service will be revoked, BCL claims quoting PM
All sorts of quota privileges in public service will be revoked, BCL central committee secretary SM Jakir Hossain says quoting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
DU pledges support for quota-reform movement
Dhaka University authority pledge support to the quota-reform movement that picked up momentum on April 8 and spread across the country.
Students’ demo called off for today, decision tomorrow
The agitating students calls off their protest for today following the prime minister’s announcement to revoke all sorts of quota privilege in public service.
Divergent group takes lead, carries on demo
A faction of the quota reform movement that refused to yield after agitation was suspended yesterday took up lead and continued demonstration at Dhaka University. About 300 students gathered and demonstrated, demanding immediate quota reform.
Quota demo to continue 10am to 7pm
The students, who postponed their quota reform demonstration yesterday, decides to wage movement afresh at all universities and colleges across the country until their demand is met.
DU VC residence attackers won’t be spared: Obaidul
Terming the attack on Dhaka University vice-chancellor's residence barbaric, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said the attackers will not be spared.
Several BCL leaders quitover 'attack' on protesters
Some Chhatra League leaders have announced their resignation over the Sunday's “attack” on agitating students demanding reform in quota for civil service recruitment.
A horror, but what for?
The charred remains of furniture frames near the main gate of the Dhaka University vice-chancellor's residence gave little hint to the
Quota Reform Agitation: 'Postponed', not quite
Within an hour after a leader of students yesterday announced one month's suspension of their street agitation for quota reforms in the public service recruitment, another group defied it and vowed to continue their demonstration.
Quota ratio not appropriate: Zafar Iqbal
Eminent author and teacher of Shahjalal Univesity of Science and Technology (SUST) Muhammed Zafar Iqbal says that reformation is needed in the quota system.
BNP backs reform of quota system
BNP terms justified the demand of demonstrating students and job-seekers for reform of the existing quota system in civil service.
Quota system to be scrutinised: Cabinet secy
The Ministry of Public Administration will scrutinise the existing quota system and inform the Prime Minister about it, says Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam.
Govt has no plan to reform quota right now: Public admin secy
The government has no plan to reform the existing quota system right now, says Senior Secretary of the Public Administration Ministry Md Mozammel Haque Khan.