Bangladesh Government Job Quota System Protest

Bangladesh's Supreme Court reduced the controversial quota system for government job applicants, allocating 93% of jobs based on merit. The protests have caused deadly clashes and widespread unrest, challenging the government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Bangladesh Government Job Quota System Protest

Bangladesh's top court scales back controversial quota system for government jobs after days of nationwide unrest and deadly clashes between police and student protesters. Quota reduced to 5% for veterans' relatives, with 93% allocated on merit. Protests challenge government led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after recent elections.

Violent Protests in Bangladesh Over Government Jobs Allocation

Authorities in Bangladesh urge universities to close as violent protests over government jobs allocation result in at least six deaths. The protests focus on ending a quota system that reserves 30% of government jobs for veterans' families.