- The Supreme Court of Bangladesh eventually had to intervene during the violent ordeal
- Curfew and kill orders were given in Bangladesh
- Violent protests against reservation were being held all over the country for a long time
For more than a week, there has been a violent rampage against the reservation system in neighboring Bangladesh. The Supreme Court has given an important decision regarding it today. The court has struck down the controversial quota system for government job applicants. Due to this quota unrest spread across the country.
Violent clashes broke out between the police and the protestors everywhere. In which a total of 133 people had died. So the government imposed a curfew and gave orders to kill on sight. Bangladesh's Supreme Court ruling on quota cuts may stop violent riots. And the situation is likely to reverse again.
The 30 percent quota decision was reversed
The Supreme Court in its decision ordered that 93 per cent government jobs be allotted on the basis of merit based system, while the remaining 7 per cent jobs were left for other categories and relatives of fighters who fought in Bangladesh's freedom struggle. Earlier in 1971, the system reserved 30 percent of such jobs for relatives of war veterans.
What caused the violent protests in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government has announced to give reservation in jobs to the families of the freedom struggle. A large number of youths and students have taken to the streets and are protesting against the reservation of soldiers in the country. The protests have turned extremely violent. Apart from this, vandalism and arson are also being done. The entire Bangladesh has been plunged into violence.
The practice of reservation is in force
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina condemns killing of protesters Bangladesh Prime Minister Hasina on Thursday night criticized the “murder” of protesters and vowed that those responsible would be punished regardless of their political affiliation.
Government of India issued an advisory
Looking at the situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has issued an advisory and Indian people, especially students, have been asked to exercise caution. The Indian government has advised Indians living in Bangladesh not to leave their rooms. It is also said to be in touch with the Indian High Commissioner. Emergency numbers have also been announced.
