The number of those who died in protest against the quotation system for state posts in Bangladesh increased to 39. Protesters express dissatisfaction with the decision to resume quotas for employment for children of the war of Bangladesh of 1971.
Representatives of the local police department informed the Anadol correspondent that 39 people and hundreds were injured during the protests, most of them were in the Dacke capital.
It is reported that mobile Internet is disconnected in the country, access to social networks is limited. Also limited access to local news sites.
Protest shares in Bangladesh continue, demonstrators hold a general strike throughout the country.
Asif Mahmud, one of the main coordinators of protests, announced a universal strike throughout the country. According to him, within the framework of the protest campaign, it is planned to close all enterprises and institutions, as well as a complete cessation of transport.
Quotes of the public sector
Bangladesh protest shares began after the Supreme Court made a decision on the restoration of 30 % of the employment quotas for families of war for independence Bangladesh 1971 last month. The quotas in question were canceled in 2018 against the backdrop of national protests.
Protesters accuse this system of discrimination, claiming that it benefits the supporters of the Avami League party, headed by Prime Minister Bangladesh Sheikh Hasin.
Participants in protest promotions require that the employment is carried out on the basis of the qualifications of each individual candidate.
Earlier, on July 16, during the protests held in the cities of Dacca, Chattogram and Rangpur, 6 people were killed and about 250 students were injured. There were clashes, the police intervened in the action.
The Bangladesh Council of Higher Education demanded “close all state and private universities before further notification to protect students”.
According to Dhaka Tribune, a number of universities in the country, including the University of Dacca, where protests were held, announced the closure of his educational institutions for an indefinite period. Despite the decision to close universities, students refused to leave educational institutions.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasin Vajid ordered to create a commission to investigate the causes of students’ death during protests.