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Dhaka: Bangladesh's Supreme Court has cancelled most of the “job quotas”. Most of the job quotas are believed to have been cancelled in view of the unusual riots that broke out across the country against this quota system. Local media reports that the riots were so widespread that 133 people died.
The Supreme Court has given its verdict on 'quota' in which the High Court has been asked to re-implement the quota system. The Supreme Court had overturned that verdict. 93% of the 'reserved' posts were cancelled and only 73 government posts were asked to be reserved. The rest of the government jobs were also said to be filled as per the merit.
In fact, Sheikh Hasina's government had removed the quota system in 2018. But, a lower court ordered its restoration last month. With this, large-scale riots broke out across the country and especially in Dhaka. As a result, 133 people died due to the harsh measures taken by the government. However, it is not yet known what is the reaction of the protesters after this decision of the Supreme Court.
It is worth noting that these riots, which were going on for about a month, became so intense in the last few days that finally the government had to give the “shoot to kill” order without respite. Curfew was imposed across the country. At present, soldiers are loading guns on the streets. The curfew imposed from morning was extended till 3 pm. During this time, only two hours of relaxation was given.
Sheikh Hasina's government had actually abolished the 'job-quota' system, but the High Court reinstated it, after which protests started across the country from last month. At that time, a law was made to provide 30% reservation to the families of freedom fighters who participated in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. It was repealed by the (Hasina) government. On appeal in the High Court against the government's order, the High Court re-implemented it. Against this, students and youth have been protesting fiercely across the country since last month. Riots became so widespread since last Thursday that the government had to declare a 'shoot to kill order'. Curfew had to be imposed in all the cities of the country. Finally, the Supreme Court today allowed the 93 percent quota system to remain intact.
The quota system is as follows. About 56% of the reserved posts were in government or semi-government jobs. Out of which 30 percent were reserved for the families of those who had participated in the Liberation War of Bangladesh. 10 percent of the jobs were reserved for women and natives of backward districts, five percent for tribals and 11 percent for the disabled. Of these, only 5 percent reserved seats for tribals and 11 percent reserved seats for the disabled have been approved by the Supreme Court. With today's decision, all the other seats except that have been declared cancelled.
Observers say it is not known how the rioters will react to the Supreme Court's decision, but it is expected that they will accept the decision. Peace will be restored in Bangladesh.