Bangladeshi universities closed on bloodshed movement, danger to Pakistan students increased – Pakistan

The student protest movement in Bangladesh has taken a dangerous shape. The government has closed all colleges and universities for an indefinite period following the death of 7 students in violent incidents. The situation has also become critical for Pakistani students studying in Bangladesh.

According to a report by a British news agency, the government has announced a 30 percent quota in government jobs for the descendants of those killed in the 1971 movement against Pakistan and for the creation of Bangladesh. Students across the country are protesting against this quota.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar contacted the Pakistani High Commissioner in Dhaka on telephone and directed them to take special care of the Pakistani students in Bangladesh, especially the Pakistani students living in the Dhaka University campus. He directed the High Commissioner to stay in touch with the local authorities to ensure the safety of the Pakistani students.

High Commissioner Syed Maruf told about the measures taken for the protection of Pakistani students. The Pakistan High Commission has advised Pakistani students in Bangladesh not to participate in protests and not to step out of their rooms on campus.

Students protesting against the Freedom Fighter Quota across the country this week clashed with students belonging to the student wing of the ruling Awami League in several places, resulting in several deaths. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters.

At least six people, including a student, were killed during the clash on Tuesday. The interest of the international community in the Bangladeshi student movement has also increased. In a statement, Amnesty International urged the Bangladeshi government to focus on ensuring the safety of the peaceful protesting students and to provide treatment for the injured.

Border Guard Bangladesh paramilitary forces have also been deployed in the universities of many cities of Bangladesh to control riots.