Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Balsillie School of International Affairs Saad Hammadi expressed concern over the ongoing quota reform movement in Bangladesh.
He said: "Reports of deaths and violence against students demanding merit-based recruitment in Bangladesh's government jobs are deeply troubling and a repeat of lawless response to peaceful protests. The recruitment system in Bangladesh's government jobs is a policy-oriented issue and must be dealt with full transparency and accountability to meet public interest.”
Police raid BNP Naya Paltan officeSaad Hammadi also said that the existing quota-based recruitment system favouring descendants of freedom fighters has long faced criticism from students. From political bias to false identification, this is a category that is rooted in political class and hierarchy, not equality of people who are citizens of the country. Quotas in job recruitments elsewhere are designed to uphold equity for the marginalized communities.
6 killed as police, Chhatra League fight protesters“The government should consider the genuine concerns of the student protesters and protect them from harms and attacks from state and non-state groups including the student wing of the ruling party. An urgent resolution is required in the recruitment process to make the quality of jobs rewarding and accountable, one that is rooted in the principles of equality and equity," he added.
