Quota system in Bangladesh

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At least six people were killed in three districts, including the capital, in clashes between Chhatra League and quota reform protesters today.
16 July 2024, 14:18 PM

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
16 July 2024, 04:03 AM

Govt is totally mishandling the quota issue

We condemn the violent attacks on students
15 July 2024, 13:17 PM

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
15 July 2024, 11:01 AM

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
15 July 2024, 10:22 AM

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
15 July 2024, 10:06 AM

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
15 July 2024, 09:17 AM

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"
15 July 2024, 09:05 AM

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
15 July 2024, 09:00 AM

The 'Razakar' back and forth: Who said what?

Students' sentiments were inflamed by what they termed was a "disparaging comment" by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her press conference on her recent China visit yesterday afternoon
15 July 2024, 06:58 AM

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
15 July 2024, 06:49 AM

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
15 July 2024, 05:23 AM

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
14 July 2024, 20:27 PM

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
14 July 2024, 19:00 PM

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.
14 July 2024, 18:00 PM

'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
14 July 2024, 10:06 AM

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
13 July 2024, 09:29 AM

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.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

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.
12 July 2024, 18:00 PM

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
12 July 2024, 13:02 PM