The government panel on quota has decided to review more on quota system including foreign countries’ citing complexities, a panel member says.
On Jul 2, the government formed an administrative committee led by the cabinet secretary over reforms to quotas in civil service.
“We couldn’t reach any decision. But, we sat for several times to finish the tasks,” said spokesperson of the committee Abul Kashem Md Mohiuddin.
Speaking to media after the panel’s meeting on Sunday, Mohiuddin, who is the public administration ministry's joint secretary, said, “We have received the parts of attorney general’s opinion and were reviewing it.”
The panel, however, needs more times to come at a decision.
“We did nothing today (Sunday), we just discussed. It will take time,” said Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam.
On Aug 13, the panel recommended ‘revoking’ the quota system in civil service giving priority on merit.
It, however, was not clear on the High Court observation on freedom fighter’s quota and recommended taking the HC opinion.
It also recommended no quota for the backward minority people.
The Council for the Preservation of Bangladesh General Students’ Rights, a platform of students and job-seekers, had demonstrated demanding reforms to quotas in public service for a couple of months since April this year.
On Jul 2, the government formed a seven-member committee led by the cabinet secretary following an announcement of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the parliament four days ago.
On Apr 11, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced to abolish quotas in government jobs following a three-day of demonstrations, which brought capital Dhaka to its knees.
Protesters started an indefinite boycott of classes and exams at all universities and colleges on May 14 after the government did not issue a gazette notification.
The quota reformists, however, came under the attacks reportedly by the Bangladesh Chhatra League at different parts of the country.
At present, the civil service recruitment system maintains a quota of 30 percent for the families of freedom fighters, 10 percent for women, 10 percent for various districts and 5 percent for minorities and 1 percent for disabled people, leaving 44 percent for the merit list.