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.

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

The government's petition was initially scheduled to be heard tomorrow

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.

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

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.

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today said programmes like the anti-quota movement that cause public suffering should be avoided

North zone's rail link suspended

Public service recruitment should be based primarily on merit

Science Lab, Agargaon intersections also blocked; students in Barishal, Savar wage similar movement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the issue of quota in government jobs should be settled in the apex court