Last Updated on 21/07/2024 by wccexam Desk
According to an exclusive report from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s office, Bangladesh is expected to lift the current curfew within the next 48 hours. The curfew, which was imposed amid ongoing protests over a controversial job quota system, will be relaxed on Sunday evening from 3 pm to 5 pm to allow people to run essential errands.
The decision comes as Bangladesh’s Supreme Court is set to deliver a verdict on whether to abolish the job quotas that reserve up to 30% of government positions for relatives of veterans who fought in the 1971 war of independence. The nationwide demonstrations, primarily led by student groups, have turned violent in recent days, with at least 103 people reported killed in clashes between protesters and police.
Bangladeshi authorities have extended the curfew across the country until after the Supreme Court hearing, which is expected to take place on Sunday. The government has also declared Sunday and Monday as public holidays, with only emergency services allowed to operate.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government has defended the quota system, stating that veterans deserve the highest respect for their contributions to the war, regardless of their political affiliation. However, protesters argue that the system is discriminatory and should be replaced with a merit-based system.
The chaos has highlighted the frustration of young people in Bangladesh who lack good job prospects upon graduation, as well as the challenges facing the country’s governance and economy. It also represents the biggest challenge to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina since she won a fourth consecutive term in office after January’s elections, which were boycotted by the main opposition groups.