Quota protesters will continue their "Bangla Blockade" movement this afternoon (July 11).

Students and job seekers who are protesting against the reinstatement of the quota system in government jobs declared the movement.

Asif Mahmud, one of the key organisers of the movement, declared they would start the programme around 3:30pm. 

He made the announcement at a press conference in Shahbagh on Wednesday (July 10) evening.

He said students from all the educational institutions across the country will follow block major highways and railways adjacent to their areas.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court issued a four-week status quo on Wednesday (July 10) on the issue of quotas in government jobs and the High Court's judgment. 

The Appellate Division also asked the protesting students to return to their classes and attend their exams, while instructing all university vice-chancellors to create a conducive environment for education.

According to some legal experts, the quota system will be suspended for four weeks following the Supreme Court's status quo order. 

Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan said, "We will hear the arguments from all the aggrieved students through their lawyers during the hearing of the leave to appeal petition against the High Court verdict. Enough is enough; go to the classes from the streets."

BDST: 1015 HRS, JULY 11, 2024
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