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Bangladesh Supreme Court Ruling on Job Quotas and Subsequent Protests
Jul 23, 2024
Bangladesh Supreme Court Ruling on Job Quotas and Subsequent Protests
Background
Previous Quota System
: About 30% of government jobs were reserved for families of veterans from the War of Independence.
New Ruling
: Quota reduced from 30% to 5%.
Protests
: Students protested against job quotas, calling them discriminatory and blocking more than half of government job opportunities.
Court Ruling
Change
: Quota reduction results in 93% of civil service jobs being open for graduating students.
Protest Outcome
: Even after the court ruling, student protests persist demanding justice for those killed during the unrest.
Unrest and Violence
Peaceful Protests
: Initially peaceful demonstrations against high court ruling reinstating the quota system.
Crackdown
: Government crackdown led by police and armed forces escalated into deadly riots.
Casualties
: Over 100 people killed, mostly students. Reports of open firing on protesters.
Hospitals
: Overflowing with injured students.
Reactions and Statements
Government
: Pledged to investigate the killings.
Student Demands
: Continue protests until justice is served for those killed.
Expert Insight
Guest
: Tasim KH, Bangladeshi journalist in exile in Sweden.
Protest Continuation
: Protests likely to continue beyond quota reforms, focusing now on justice for those killed.
Quota System Origin
: Historical context linked to rewarding cronies loyal to the ruling party.
Political Impact
: Potential threat to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government legitimacy and political future.
Future Prospects
Political Uncertainty
: Analyst suggests difficulty for current government to maintain legitimacy and control.
Key Issues
Student vs. Government
: Main conflict revolves around perceived discrimination in job allocation and the violent response to protests.
Human Rights
: Concerns over human rights violations during the crackdown on protests.
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