Dhaka, July 29– The anti-discrimination student movement, led by the quota reform activists, has withdrawn all protest programs following the government's acceptance of their main demands. This announcement was made by Nahid Islam, one of the movement's coordinators, in a video message after a discussion at the Detective Police (DB) office on Sunday evening.
Nahid condemned the violence that resulted in deaths and injuries and called for swift justice. He also urged the government to reopen educational institutions to ensure a conducive environment for education. Five other coordinators, Hasnat Abdullah, Asif Mahmud, Sarjis Alam, Nusrat Tabassum, and Md. Abu Bakr Majumdar, were present during the announcement.
Nahid Islam stated, "Many were unexpectedly injured and killed due to the quota reform movement and the ensuing situation. There were also violent incidents, including arson in state buildings. We strongly condemn these acts and demand a speedy trial after a fair investigation."
He continued, "Our main demand was the logical reform of the quota system, which the government has now fulfilled. I urge the government to reopen educational institutions quickly to ensure a fair educational environment. In the interest of all, we are withdrawing our program from this moment."
The quota reform movement gained momentum in 2018 after the High Court declared invalid a circular concerning government jobs in the first and second classes. Students from public and private universities, as well as school and college students, joined the protests. As part of their campaign
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