Bangladesh Violence: Bangladesh is currently burning in the fire of reservation. Violence is spreading everywhere in the country. Many people have died and hundreds have been injured due to violent clashes. On Saturday, the police patrolled many parts of the capital. During this time, a strict curfew has been imposed in the country. The government has instructed the police to ‘shoot at sight’ the miscreants.
Regarding this, the ruling Awami League party’s general secretary and MP Obaidul Quader said that the curfew will start at midnight and will continue till 12 noon the next day. After this, people will be given relaxation from 12 noon to 2 pm. During this time they can complete their important work. While the officers have been instructed to shoot the miscreants on sight.
Offices and institutions were closed
According to news agency Reuters, on Saturday soldiers patrolled the deserted streets of Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka. The government has issued instructions to keep all offices and institutions closed for two days. At least 114 people have died in the last one week. Earlier, the authorities had ordered the closure of universities and colleges.
Know what is the reason behind this demonstration
The reason for the protests and violence in Bangladesh is reservation in government jobs. One group of protesters wants that the reservation in government jobs for the descendants of those who participated in the freedom struggle of 1971 should be continued. While the other group wants to end this reservation.
Understand the complete math of reservation here
In Bangladesh, families of people who took part in the freedom struggle get 30 percent reservation. While women get 10 percent reservation. 10 percent reservation is given to people living in backward districts under district quota. While 5 percent reservation is given to minorities on the basis of religion. While one percent reservation is given to handicapped people.
The Sheikh Hasina government had abolished this reservation system after the protests in 2018. However, in June this year, the High Court called this decision wrong. After the court’s decision, this system will now be implemented again in the country. Protests are taking place in Bangladesh regarding this.
Know why the government is on the backfoot
The Sheikh Hasina government itself had abolished this reservation system after the protests in 2018. In such a situation, it may be difficult for the government to implement this system again. Students are also accusing the government that jobs are being given only to those who support Sheikh Hasina’s government. Government jobs are not being given on the basis of merit.