Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has significantly reduced the quota system for government jobs from 30% to 5% for the families of veterans who fought in the 1971 war of independence, following intense protests and violence that resulted in numerous casualties. This decision opens up 93% of government positions to merit-based applications, a major shift from the previous 44%. The move comes after widespread demonstrations by students demanding the abolition of the quota system, arguing for a merit-based job allocation process. The reaction of demonstrators to this development remains uncertain, amid calls for an independent investigation into the violence and deaths that occurred during the protests.
- The Bangladesh Supreme Court reduced the veterans’ families’ government job quota from 30% to 5%.
- 93% of government jobs are now open for merit-based applications, a significant increase from the previous 44%.
- The reduction came after weeks of deadly protests and public unrest, with students at the forefront demanding a merit-based system.
- Despite the Supreme Court’s decision, the immediate cessation of protests is uncertain, as demands for an independent investigation into the protest-related deaths persist.
- More than 100 people, mostly students, have been killed with thousands injured amid allegations of police brutality and government opposition to the protests.
- The quota system’s significant reduction reflects deep public dissatisfaction and represents a major challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been a staunch supporter of the quota system.
- This is one of the first major agitations against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s administration, indicating a potential shift in the political landscape and public sentiment in Bangladesh.
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