Quota protesters’ demands contrary to constitution, state principles: Obaidul

The demands and statements of the quota protesters contradict the constitution and the fundamental principles of state governance, said Road Transport and Bridges Minister and Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader, asserting that the law regarding the quota system will proceed in its own pace.

He was addressing journalists at the Awami League President‍‍`s office in Dhanmondi on Saturday afternoon, emphasizing the necessity of the quota system in the current context of the country.

According to him, a conspiratorial group is attempting to exploit the quota reform movement for their own gain.

“The absence of a quota system in recent years led to disappointing participation rates among women and marginalized communities,” Quader was quoted by the UNB sa saying.

Bangladesh, he said, has one of the lowest quota percentages for recruitment in South Asia, citing that India has 60%, Pakistan 92.5%, Nepal 45%, and Sri Lanka 50% in public sector jobs and 60% in university admissions.