ISLAMABAD – Bangladeshi government has shut down all schools and universities after deaths of six individuals during protests against government job quotas.
Amid these protests Pakistani High Commission in Dhaka advised Pakistani students in Bangladesh to avoid these protests and take necessary safety precautions.
As student protests triggered clashes, Pakistan High Commission recommended students living on campus to stay indoor. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar communicated with the Pakistani High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Ambassador Syed Ahmed Maroof, to discuss the safety and well-being of Pakistanis in the country.
During their discussion, Ambassador Maroof updated deputy premier on the security situation and the measures the High Commission has implemented to ensure the safety of Pakistanis in Bangladesh.
Officials also formed a dedicated helpline to assist Pakistani nationals during this period. Dar also directed High Commissioner to prioritise the welfare of Pakistanis in Bangladesh, especially the students on the Dhaka campus, and to maintain close coordination with local authorities.
The protests triggered as the government decided to allocate a 30pc quota in government jobs to the descendants of those who took part in Bangladesh movement and war. Students across Bangladesh strongly opposed this quota, arguing that it worsens unemployment and corruption in government jobs.
