The protesting students today (July 10) announced that they would continue their movements demanding quota reforms in the Bangladesh government services.

They also clarified that their movements have no correlations with the status quo order on quota system issued by the the Appellate Division of the High Court on Wednesday.

They said, “Basically, we want the government’s executive decision in this regard. We demand reformation of quota keeping only five percent for the physically challenged and the underprivileged people.”

The protestors staged demonstrations at different intersections of the city, including Science Lab, Shahbagh, Chankharpul, and Dhaka-Aricha highway to press home their demand.

Dhaka University Students and jobseekers blocked the Shahbagh intersection around 11:50 am.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court issued a four-week status quo today (July 10) on the issue of quotas in government jobs and the High Court's judgment. 

The Appellate Division has asked the protesting students to return to their classes and attend their exams, while instructing all university vice-chancellors to create a conducive environment for education.

According to some legal experts, the quota system will be suspended for four weeks following the Supreme Court's status quo order. 

Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan said, "We will hear the arguments from all the aggrieved students through their lawyers during the hearing of the leave to appeal petition against the High Court verdict. Enough is enough; go to the classes from the streets."

BDST: 1359 HRS, JULY 10, 2024
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