Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement: An Analysis of  Minority Rights Violations

Sarika Gupta

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36272

Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement: An Analysis of Minority Rights Violations

Author(s)	Sarika Gupta
Country	India
Abstract	The 2024 Bangladesh quota reform movement began as a student-led protest demanding changes to the government job recruitment system but quickly evolved into a nationwide pro-democracy uprising against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's administration. The movement gained momentum after a tragic incident in July, where numerous students and civilians lost their lives, ultimately leading to what became known as the Student–People's Uprising. This paper explores the socio-political and economic factors that contributed to both the emergence and escalation of the movement, with a focus on the policies of Sheikh Hasina’s government and its response to the unrest. Additionally, the study examines the broader consequences, including targeted violence against minority communities, particularly Hindus and Ahmadis, who faced attacks following the collapse of Hasina's government. Furthermore, the paper analyzes the movement's impact on Bangladesh’s political landscape, addressing the constitutional challenges and the urgent need for reforms in the post-revolutionary period. It also assesses the domestic and international repercussions, particularly the shifts in Bangladesh’s foreign relations, with a special emphasis on its ties with India. By examining these dynamics, the study highlights the complex interplay of socio-political grievances, human rights violations, and governance challenges that fueled the crisis. The findings underscore the movement’s long-term implications for Bangladesh’s political stability and its foreign policy direction.
Keywords	Bangladesh quota reform movement, political crisis, Socio-economic unrest, Bangladesh-India relations, minority rights violations
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On	2025-02-02
Cite This	Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement: An Analysis of Minority Rights Violations - Sarika Gupta - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36272
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.36272
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g83xw4

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