students protest against quota system
Two cops arrested over Abu Sayed’s murder
Two suspended police personnel were arrested in connection with the killing of Abu Sayed, a student of Begum Rokeya University, on July 16 during a student movement in Rangpur.
Abu Sayed murder case: 16-yr-old in Rangpur jail for 12 days
A 16-year-old is in Rangpur jail for 12 days after his arrest in the case filed over Abu Sayed’s killing.
Abu Sayed’s death in police firing: Cops’ FIR runs counter to known facts
Video footage shows police shooting at Begum Rokeya University student Abu Sayed, who posed no physical threat to the law enforcers, during the quota reform protest near the campus on July 16. He died soon afterwards.
Student killed in clash between protesters and police, AL activists
A student was killed and at least 200 injured today in Savar during a clash between quota protesters on one side and police and activists of Awami League and its associate bodies on the other
8 killed in clash between police and quota protesters in Uttara
Over 50 injured were rushed to Kuwait Bangladesh Friendship Government Hospital, and eight among them were declared dead
Quota protesters torch BTV Centre in Rampura
Protesting students set the Bangladesh Television Centre at Rampura on fire this afternoon
Government ready to hold talks with quota reform activists: law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the government is ready to hold talks with the quota reformists
Man killed as police clash with students in Badda
A man was killed and over 100 others, mostly students, were injured during clashes between police and private university students in Badda and Rampura area
Parts of Dhaka almost deserted during 'complete shutdown'
Parts of Dhaka wore an almost deserted look today with city streets remaining empty, as fear gripped people following students’ enforcement of a "complete shutdown" across the country
Quota protest: Patients suffer, unable to reach hospitals due to blockade
A student blockade at the Science Lab intersection in the capital this morning caused severe suffering for patients and people on their way to various hospitals in Green Road and Dhanmondi areas
Students say 'Bangla Blockade' to continue despite SC's status quo on HC order
Students and job seekers who are protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs said they would stay on the roads until the government forms a commission regarding the reform of the quota system
Top judge asks students to return to classes as SC issues status quo on HC order
Quota system won't be effective for four weeks as a result of status quo, legal experts say
Quota protest: Students block Shahbagh, Farmgate, Science Lab, Agargaon
Thousands of students and jobseekers brought out processions and blocked major intersections, including Shahbagh and Farmgate, in Dhaka today protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs.
History of the quota system in Bangladesh
In the public sector in Bangladesh, job reservations for specific disadvantaged groups have existed since independence. The most recent quota system, which included provisions for up to 56 percent of jobs going to those who fall under various quotas, was abolished for first- and second-class jobs in 2018 following a government circular. Previous quota systems, however, reserved an even higher percentage of jobs for various groups
Quota protest: Students block Science Lab intersection
Hundreds of students of Dhaka College and nearby institutions blocked the road in the capital's Science Lab area, protesting the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs
Quota in govt jobs: SC to hear govt's, DU students' petitions at 11:30am
The government's petition was initially scheduled to be heard tomorrow
Quota Reform Demo: Protesters set to resume blockade today
After a one-day break in their blockade programme, students demonstrating against the quota system in government jobs have announced a nationwide blockade for today.
30pc quota in govt jobs: 2 DU students challenge HC verdict
Two students of Dhaka University today filed a petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court challenging the High Court verdict that restored 30 percent quota for the freedom fighters' children in the ninth to 13th grades of government jobs
Quota protests on; govt looks to SC for a way out
For the second consecutive day, students demonstrating against the quota system for government jobs occupied key city intersections, bringing traffic to a halt for hours.