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In the neighbouring country Bangladesh, violent protests have been going on for the last four days demanding the abolition of the reservation system in government jobs. Six people have lost their lives in this protest against reservation. Apart from this, hundreds of people have been injured. Today, protesters have called for a strike in Bangladesh.
Reservation system is an issue on which such protests keep happening in India. This issue started from India and has now reached the neighboring country Bangladesh. But the situation is such that the people of Bangladesh have come out on the streets against reservation.
Reservation system in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a total reservation of 56 percent in government jobs. This includes 30 percent reservation for children and families of freedom fighters who fought for the independence of Bangladesh in the 1971 war, 10 percent for administrative districts, 5 percent for women, 5 percent for minorities and 1 percent reservation in government jobs for the disabled.
Allegations against student organization linked to power
Violent clashes broke out between police and students on the streets of Bangladesh. So on Monday, pro-government student activists attacked peaceful demonstrations in the capital Dhaka and its outskirts with sticks, stones and rods.
Government of India issued advisory
In view of the situation in Bangladesh, the Indian government has issued an advisory and Indian people, especially students, have been asked to be cautious. The Indian government has advised Indians living in Bangladesh not to leave their rooms. It is also being said that it is in touch with the Indian High Commissioner. Emergency numbers have also been announced.
Bangladesh's Pakistan connection with violence!
When Bangladesh was formed in 1971, those who fought the war against Pakistan were called freedom fighters. Pakistan has been funding these freedom fighters to create an atmosphere against them. The ongoing protests in Bangladesh are against the 30 percent reservation given to these freedom fighters. Apart from this, the opposition of Bangladesh is in touch with the ISI.
Protests continued despite Supreme Court's ban
On 4 October 2018, this reservation system was rejected in Bangladesh. But a month ago on 5 June, the Bangladesh High Court ordered to retain the 30 percent reservation quota. After which protests started again regarding this, although last week the Supreme Court stayed the decision of the High Court, but violent protests continue there.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's appeal
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina said that a committee will be formed to investigate the violent protests. She appealed to the students not to let anti-social elements take advantage of the situation. She further said that our students will get justice and they will not be disappointed.