Quota Reform Movement
Demo for FF quota resumes
Descendants of freedom fighters yesterday took to the streets once again, demanding the reinstatement of 30 percent quota for children and grandchildren of freedom fighters for classes I and II government jobs.
A mother's appeal to another
A distressed Saleha Begum struggled to hold back tears as she begged for the release of her only son Muhammad Rashed Khan, a quota movement leader under arrest since July 1.
BCL actions outrageous
When a group of teachers was staging a rally at Dhaka University yesterday against repression on students and teachers, Chhatra League men assaulted some quota reformists on the campus of Chittagong University.
FF Officials' Benefits: Govt yet to implement HC verdict
Freedom fighters who won a legal battle six years ago are yet to get their retirement benefits for public service as the government has not implemented the court's verdict.
Flawed logic for quota
The government has been referring to a Supreme Court “order” on the reservation of 30 percent quota for the children of freedom fighters for the last few days, arguing that it cannot be changed.
Committee for quota review may seek 90 more days
The committee formed on July 2 to “review, reform or cancel” the quota system for civil service may seek 90 more working days as it has not finished collecting information and reviewing reports about the system, sources said.
DU students protest attack on quota demo
Several hundred students of Dhaka University protest the recent attacks on students and teachers of different universities.
BCL men were responsible
A group of Dhaka University teachers yesterday held Bangladesh Chhatra League responsible for Sunday's assault on teachers and students and said the student body had turned into "goons".
BNP trying to cash in on quota reform movement: Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader says that BNP is trying to cash in on the quota reform movement after failing to wage a movement to oust the government.
Don’t understand logic behind anti-quota movement: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she is unable to understand the logic behind the movement against quota system in civil service.
JU philosophy dept students protest attacks on quota reformists
A section of students of Jahangirnagar University’s Philosophy department protests the recent spate of attacks on some teachers and students demanding reformation in the existing quota system in civil service.