Govt forms 7-member committee to reform quota

Senior Correspondent: The government has formed a seven-member committee with Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam as its head to reform the existing quota system in public service.

The committee has been asked to submit its report within 15 working days.

Public relations officer of the Public Administration Ministry Mominul Hoque confirmed the matter on Monday night.

The other members of the committee are secretaries of the Public Administration, Finance Division, Liberation War Affairs, Legislative Division and PSC and PMO acting secretary.

In April, students of public and private universities across the country waged a strong movement demanding reform in the existing quota system.

In the face of the movement, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced in parliament on April 11 the abolition of all types of quotas in public jobs.

As no gazette notification has so far been issued regarding the abolishment of the quota system as per the PM’s declaration, the leaders of the council gathered in front of DU central library on Saturday to hold a pre-scheduled press conference to announce their fresh programme.

But, the activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) reportedly carried out an attack on them, triggering protests at different universities in the country.


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