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QUOTA-SHAHBAGH-PROTEST
FF’s sons block Shahbagh for 30 per cent quota in govt. jobs
DHAKA, Feb 23, 2021 (BSS) – Bangladesh Muktijoddha Santan Sangsad, a platform of the descendants of the Freedom Fighters, today blocked capital’s Shahbagh intersection for nearly six hours to press home their seven-point demand including restoration of 30 percent quota in government jobs.
The blockade continued till 6 pm before police dispersed them by using water cannon on the protesters .
Earlier, leaders and activists of the organisation from across the country converged in front of the National Museum around 10:00am this morning. Later, they moved to Shahbagh intersection and started sit-in programme around 12:00pm.
Addressing the protest rally, Vice President of the platform Mizanur Rahman demanded of the government to restore 30 per cent quota in all government jobs.
“We will continue our protest until our seven-point demands are met,” he added.
Bangladesh Muktijoddha Sontan Sangsad founding president Soleman Miya, Vice President Sojib Serker, Mijanur Rahman, Yeasin Akand and Toslim reza, Organizing Secretary Nazmul Huda and Titumir joined the protest meeting.
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