Numerous coordinators leading the quota reform movement in government jobs have withdrawn their protest after their basic demand was accepted.
This announcement was made in a video message from the Detective Branch (DB) office of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police on Sunday night, following a discussion with DB officials.
Subsequently, various units began withdrawing their protests one by one, although ordinary students claim the program is still ongoing.
The dual nature of the announcements — the withdrawal of the program on one side and the daily implementation of various programs on the other — is causing confusion.
On July 25, the leaders of the Anti-Discriminatory Students Movement at Rajshahi University withdrew all programs, giving a 30-day ultimatum to meet certain demands, including the reopening of the university and halls.
In a press conference on July 27, Barisal University Student Coordinator Sujoy Biswas Shuvo announced that there would be no program for now. However, they also issued a four-point demand, including the reopening of the halls and the cessation of student harassment.
The following day, on July 28, the Anti-Discriminatory Students Movement at Bangladesh Agricultural University announced the withdrawal of their quota reform movement program. It was noted that those who announced the withdrawal had been leading the movement from the beginning.
The Islamic University administration held a closed-door meeting with a delegation of students on Monday regarding the quota reform movement and the reopening of the university. Following the meeting, the students signed a statement announcing the withdrawal of all programs, along with several demands.
Students of Maulana Bhashani University of Science and Technology also withdrew from the quota movement. The students leading the quota reform movement at the university shared this information in a press release on Tuesday.
In Faridpur, the students of the Anti-Discriminatory Students Movement have withdrawn all movement programs after the government accepted their demand. The leaders announced this at a press conference at Faridpur Press Club on Monday afternoon.
Similarly, Jessore's integrated student union parishad announced the withdrawal of the quota reform movement program. The leaders of the joint student unity council and Jessore district branch made this announcement in a press briefing on Monday afternoon, urging the government to reopen educational institutions quickly to ensure a fair educational environment.
Coordinators in Khulna have also withdrawn all programs of the quota reform movement. This announcement followed a meeting with public representatives, police, and administration at Khulna Circuit House around 11:30pm on Tuesday.
On July 28, current and former leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSad-Inu) called upon students to withdraw from the quota reform movement. They urged the protestors to be patient and hold on to the victory achieved by withdrawing the movement and returning to the classroom, as the government has issued a speedy circular in line with the Supreme Court Appellate Division's judgment and instructions, resolving the issue.
