6 July 2024

Students block Dhaka-Tangail highway demanding quota cancellation

By Redoy K

Students from Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University blocked the Dhaka-Tangail highway for 1.5 hours, protesting the quota system in government jobs. Over 300 students demonstrated at Ashekpur, causing traffic congestion. They argue the quota system is discriminatory and unfair to job seekers. The protest ended peacefully around noon, with students demanding reforms to the quota system. Police confirmed normal traffic resumed after the demonstration. Prothom Alo