Students protesting against the quota system in government jobs have announced a series of future actions, including nationwide processions and a boycott of academic activities.
Hasnat Abdullah, a prominent protest leader, outlined their strategy: “Tomorrow, we will campaign through online and social media platforms to rally more students. The next day, we will hold processions across the country at 3 pm. From Sunday onwards, students from public universities will boycott all academic classes and exams.”
Earlier today, at around 11:45am, students from Dhaka University (DU) halls and other areas gathered at Shahbagh, blocking the intersection and demanding the removal of the quota system in government employment.
The protest created a charged atmosphere with students chanting slogans and singing songs.
While tensions briefly flared between the students and police, the demonstration concluded peacefully at approximately 6pm when the protesters dispersed, allowing traffic to resume at the busy intersection.
