Quota reform: Students’ march towards Bangabhaban begins

Staff Correspondent: Students calling for the reform of the quota system in public service have started a march towards Bangabhaban to submit a memorandum. Students from different universities including Dhaka University, Jagannath University, affiliated colleges and other educational institutions started the march from Dhaka University’s central library around 12:10 pm. The students will parade through Shahbagh, Matsya Bhaban and Jatiya Press Club before reaching Bangabhaban.

The memorandum will call for an emergency parliamentary session to address what they describe as “quota discrimination” through new legislation or executive orders. The protesters also demanded the withdrawal of a case filed by a police officer, giving a 24-hour ultimatum and denouncing the case as “false and fabricated.” These announcements were made under the banner of the “Anti-Discrimination Student Movement” during a press conference held at Dhaka University’s central library around 6 pm on Saturday.

In addition to the Dhaka’s march programme, students outside the capital will submit memorandums to the President through their respective deputy commissioners (DCs).