‘বাংলা ব্লকেড’ শুরু, রাজধানী স্থবির

This Prothom Alo news article commemorates the first anniversary of the "Bangla Blockade" (বাংলা ব্লকেড), which began on July 7, 2024, under the banner of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement (বৈষম্যবিরোধী ছাত্র আন্দোলন). Students blocked major roads across Dhaka at eight locations — with the central program at Shahbagh — effectively paralyzing the capital city to demand the abolition of the quota system in government jobs. Main Topics Covered The core demand: Cancellation of all discriminatory quotas in government jobs across all grades, with a call for Parliament to pass a law reducing quotas to a minimal level only for constitutionally recognized disadvantaged groups Coordination and escalation: Coordinator Nahid Islam announced continuation of the blockade the following day (July 8), along with an indefinite student strike across all universities and colleges Women's participation: Notable involvement of female students, particularly from Dhaka University's Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, organized by Umama Fatema, who recalled a strong sense of solidarity and collective action among the women participants

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