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international-news1 year ago

Five Killed in Bangladesh Student Protests Over Job Quotas

At least five people have been killed in Bangladesh as students clashed with police and government supporters during protests against a quota system that reserves 30% of government jobs for families of 1971 independence war veterans. Tens of thousands of students participated in nationwide demonstrations, marking the first significant protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government since her re-election. The protesters argue that the quotas are discriminatory and should be merit-based. The unrest follows a recent court order to reinstate the quotas, which had been previously halted.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bangladesh#government-jobs#international-news
international-news1 year ago

"Bangladesh Erupts in Violent Protests Over Job Quotas"

Violent clashes erupted at universities across Bangladesh as students protested the reinstatement of a controversial quota system in government jobs, which they believe limits their opportunities. The protests turned violent, with members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the ruling Awami League party, attacking demonstrators. The quota system, which reserves 30% of government jobs for descendants of freedom fighters, was abolished in 2018 but recently reinstated by a High Court decision, sparking widespread anger and violent confrontations.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bangladesh#government-jobs#international-news
international-news1 year ago

"Bangladesh Erupts in Violent Student Protests Over Job Quotas"

Three people were killed and dozens injured in violent clashes in Bangladesh over a government jobs quota system that reserves 30% of positions for families of 1971 war veterans. The protests, which have spread across university campuses and other areas, demand a merit-based system, arguing the current quota is discriminatory. The violence involved police and pro-government student groups, with significant injuries reported. The quota system has been a contentious issue, with recent court rulings and political tensions exacerbating the situation.

via The Associated Press|
#bangladesh#government-jobs#international-news
economy2 years ago

The Shocking Cost of Owning a Car in Singapore: $106,000

The cost of owning a car in Singapore has reached an all-time high, with a 10-year Certificate of Entitlement now costing a minimum of $76,000. This license is required before purchasing a vehicle, and the price has increased more than four times since 2020. The quota system, implemented in 1990 to reduce traffic and emissions, has made car ownership unaffordable for many Singaporeans. While supporters argue that it has helped alleviate congestion, critics point out the rising costs of living in Singapore and the impact on businesses.

via CNN|
#car-ownership#cost-of-living#economy
religion2 years ago

"Hajj Eligibility Criteria in Saudi Arabia Explained"

The Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest gatherings of humans on Earth, begins in Saudi Arabia on June 26 and ends July 1. The Saudi government designates different countries a quota that says how many people from that nation may come to Mecca in any year, generally around one pilgrim per every 1,000 Muslims in Muslim-majority countries. The actual travel is usually facilitated inside the country, and many countries have their own internal lottery or quota and qualification systems to work out how to distribute the Saudi Hajj visas. Last year, the Saudi government launched its own online platform called Motawif, and this year, it launched another website, Nusuk, for the same purpose.

via DW (English)|
#hajj#muslims#quota-system