Dhaka, Bangladesh Global: The Appellate Division upheld the judgment of the High Court declaring invalid the decision to cancel the freedom fighter quota system in the first and second class of government jobs. The Appellate Bench led by Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan upheld the judgment of the chamber court today. As a result, the judgment of the High Court was upheld.
At that time, after receiving the full verdict, the Supreme Court ordered a regular appeal regarding the quota. At the same time, Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan also wants to know whether the verdict of the Supreme Court can be changed by protesting on the streets.
Earlier on June 5, the High Court declared invalid the circular issued by canceling other quotas including freedom fighters in first and second class government jobs. As a result, the 30 percent freedom fighter quota in government jobs (9th to 13th grade) will remain in place.
A High Court bench comprising of Justice KM Kamrul Quader and Justice Khizir Hayat passed the verdict in view of a writ filed by the freedom fighter's children. Since this verdict, there have been various discussions and criticisms on social media. Apart from this, demonstrations and protests took place in several places including Dhaka University. The state also appealed to suspend the verdict.
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