Rajshahi University (Rabi) campus in upheaval demanding cancellation of pet quota. On Saturday (December 7) around 9:00 pm, the students started protesting at Joha square of the university. Later, the procession went round the halls along with various important roads of the campus.
Earlier, the students had given an ultimatum to the university administration till Saturday to cancel the pet quota in Rabi. However, as the university administration did not take any action, they started protesting.
The agitating students said that it is not only for Rabi that we have come down, this movement is against the pet quota of the whole country. If this quota is not cancelled, the coordinators of the anti-discrimination student movement of the university branch and the leaders of the student organizations have warned to carry out a strict program from Sunday (December 8).
Taking part in the protest, the students 'won't be a quota, but merit; In memory of Sir Joha, do not fear death; Who are you, who am I, brilliant genius; Let the pet quota disappear, let the talented be freed; Give news to everyone, bury the quota system; etc. started giving anti-quota slogans.
Mehdi Maruf, a student of the university, said that the administration of the university could not make any progress in three months. Pet quota should not spoil the environment of the university.
Salahuddin Ammar, coordinator of anti-discrimination student movement, said that the pet quota is a symbol of discrimination. It reduces opportunities for talent. We demand cancellation of pet quota across the country.
Another coordinator, Meshkat Mishu, said that the fight against unreasonable quotas will continue. Pet quotas are a conspiracy. I will resist it.
If the Rabi administration does not take a written decision to cancel the pet quota in all areas including the university entrance examination by Saturday (December 7), the protesting students have warned of starting a strict movement on the campus from Sunday.
Professor of law department of the university in the program. More than 300 students participated including Morshedul Islam Peter. The program starts from Joha Chatter and ends with a round of various halls.
Monir Hossain Mahin
Rajshahi University
07 December 2024
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