What is Behind Bangladesh's Violent Quota Protests? | #SaveBangladeshStudents 🙏

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The quota protests in Bangladesh turned violent after attacks by the ruling party's student wing, Bangladesh Chhatra League, in Dhaka. At least six were killed, and over 500 people were injured on Monday and Tuesday during these protests against the government's job quota system.

The protests began on July 1st, with students from public and private universities demanding reforms to the job quota system, which reserves over half of government jobs. They advocate for a merit-based system that is fair to all and not aligned with any political party. The movement, organised through a Facebook group, is called the "Anti-Discrimination Student Movement."

1. How Did the Recent Protests Start?

On June 5, the High Court restored a 30% quota for freedom fighters' children, sparking intense protests. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina then abolished the quota system. Dhaka University students blocked the Shahbagh intersection, and Rajshahi University students blocked the railways.

2. What Is the Quota System in Bangladesh?

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In 1972, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman established a quota system reserving government jobs for the children and grandchildren of those who fought in the 1971 Liberation War. Under this system, 44% of first and second-class government jobs are based on merit, while 56% are reserved for specific communities:

  • Freedom Fighter Quota: 30%
  • District Quota: 10%
  • Women Quota: 10%
  • Indigenous Quota: 5%
  • Disabled Quota: 1%

3. What Do the Quota Protesters Want?

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Protesters demand the abolition of the 30% quota for freedom fighters' children but support job reservations for ethnic minorities and disabled individuals. They seek reforms, not the complete abolition of the quota system.


4. How Has the Government Responded?

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The government deployed riot police and paramilitary forces. Clashes between protesters and police at Comilla University resulted in injuries. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's comments have fueled tensions, with the government trying to portray protesters as anti-national. Protesters at Dhaka University chanted slogans against this portrayal.

5. Casualties and Injuries in the Protests?

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At least six people were killed, and over 500 injured—two hundred ninety-seven received treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.






6. Clashes with Chhatra League

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Protesters blame the ruling party's student wing, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), for the violence. Faruki and others report attacks by BCL members, even in hospitals. BCL President Saddam Hossain claimed their activists were provoked and warned of consequences for those identifying as "razakar."

With ongoing protests, traffic in Dhaka is disrupted. Protesters vow to continue until their demands are met.


Sources: Al Jazeera.

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