The hearing for this case was due on August 7, but due to the deadly protest in the country, The Supreme Court brought forward the hearing. The Supreme Court of Bangladesh have set the re-introduction of quotas by the high court as illegal. In 2018, government eradicate this quota scheme but recently they introduced it again which sparked protest among the students and graduates who were looking for jobs. The Supreme Court have now set the quota for the families of the war veterans to 5 % and 2 % for other categories. Experts however are claiming that the protests will not end despite this judgement by The Supreme Court.
What has happened in Bangladesh so far?
Death toll due to ongoing protests in Bangladesh rises to 115. Several have been injured. According to local sources, 300 policemen have been injured, with 150 of them hospitalized. Conditions are worsening there; the army is being deployed nationwide and has implemented a total curfew for 24 hours to control the situation. PM Hasina was due on a diplomatic tour but due to the ongoing protests, she cancelled her visit. Students are demanding PM Hasina’s resignation and an end to the policy that gives 30% of government jobs to the 1971 war veterans and their families. According to AFP, 2 policemen were beaten to death by the protesters. Several videos are emerging from there in which general citizens are also taking part with students against the quota system. Internet services and mobile networks are completely shut down in the country. Students are using microphones of the mosques to announce updates regarding the protest.
