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Quota Reform Protests
Part of Student movements in Bangladesh
Date	2018, 2024
Location	Dhaka and other cities, Bangladesh
Caused by	Government job quota system favoring specific groups
Methods	Demonstrations, human chains, rallies, social media campaigns
Status	Ongoing (as of 2024)
Lead figures
Student leaders, Bangladesh General Students' Rights Protection Council
Number
Tens of thousands (2018), thousands (2024)

The Quota Reform Protests were student-led protest movements in Bangladesh that began in 2018 and resurged in 2024. The protests were organized primarily by university students who demanded reforms to the government quota system in public sector recruitment, arguing it was outdated and unfair. == Background == Bangladesh's public sector recruitment included a significant quota system. As of 2018, 56% of government jobs were reserved under various quotas: 30% for descendants of freedom fighters, 10% for women, 10% for districts, 5% for ethnic minorities, and 1% for people with disabilities. Students argued that such a large reserved portion limited merit-based opportunities. == 2018 Protests == In early April 2018, mass protests erupted in Dhaka and spread across major cities. The movement was led by the Bangladesh General Students' Rights Protection Council (BGSRPC). Students organized sit-ins, blockades, and social media campaigns. The protests occasionally turned violent, with police using tear gas and rubber bullets. Several students were injured. The government eventually announced the abolition of quotas in first and second-class government jobs. However, critics argued that other classes of government jobs remained unaffected, and implementation remained inconsistent. == 2024 Resurgence == In 2024, the protests reignited after the government indicated potential reinstatement or reallocation of quota percentages. Frustration also grew over the lack of full implementation of earlier promises. Renewed demonstrations took place in Dhaka University, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), and other campuses. The 2024 protests were marked by peaceful rallies, symbolic protests, and online activism. Students reiterated their demands for a fully merit-based system and transparency in recruitment. Sheikh Hasina government killed many at that time the protest began to evolve on 5th august long march to dhaka resulted on Prime minister being fleed == Government Response == In both 2018 and 2024, the government initially took a hard stance but later showed willingness to negotiate. In 2018, the Prime Minister announced quota reforms, though implementation remained a point of contention. In 2024, officials promised to form committees to review the existing policy, but student groups criticized delays and a lack of accountability.and the government fell down == Reactions == === Support === Civil society groups, educators, and professionals expressed support for the students, calling for fair recruitment policies. === Criticism === Some political groups and veterans' organizations criticized the protests, arguing that quotas for freedom fighters' families were historically justified. == See also == * Education in Bangladesh * 2015 student protests in Bangladesh * Politics of Bangladesh == References ==

Quota Reform Protests
Part of Student movements in Bangladesh
former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina (2023)
Date	2018, 2024
Location	Dhaka and other cities, Bangladesh
Caused by	Government job quota system favoring specific groups
Methods	Demonstrations, human chains, rallies, social media campaigns
Status	Ongoing (as of 2024)
Lead figures
Student leaders, Bangladesh General Students' Rights Protection Council
Number
Tens of thousands (2018), thousands (2024)

References

Sheikh hasina Abu sayeed