Quota reform body’s first meeting held

MNA National Desk: The first meeting of the seven-member committee formed to review the existing quota system in public service was held at the secretariat here on Sunday.

Cabinet Secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam presided over the meeting with the presence of all members, Public Administration Ministry’s Joint Secretary Abul Kashem Md Mohiuddin, spokesperson of the committee, told reporters after the meeting, reported news agency.

In April, students of public and private universities across the country waged a strong movement demanding reform in the quota system.

In the face of the movement, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced in parliament on April 11 the abolition of all types of quotas in public jobs.