The Bangladesh quota reform movement has been organized to demand a reduction in the quota for government jobs and a recruitment system based on merit. [1] [2] Since 2013, there have been a total of three quota reform movements in the country: in 2013, in 2018, and most recently in 2024. The 2024 movement was particularly violent and resulted in numerous casualties. According to various news reports, over 266 people have been killed in the protests so far in 2024. [3] [4] [5]
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