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| image = The victory celebration of Bangladeshi student's one point movement.jpg | | image = The victory celebration of Bangladeshi student's one point movement.jpg | ||
| caption = The victory celebration of Bangladeshi students' one-point movement | | caption = The victory celebration of Bangladeshi students' one-point movement | ||
| date = July | | date = July 2024 | ||
| place = Dhaka and other major cities, Bangladesh | | place = Dhaka and other major cities, Bangladesh | ||
| causes = Protest against quota system, demand for job reform, one-point demand for fair recruitment | | causes = Protest against quota system, demand for job reform, one-point demand for fair recruitment | ||
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The '''July Revolution''' refers to a large-scale student-led protest movement in Bangladesh during July | The '''July Revolution''' refers to a large-scale student-led protest movement in Bangladesh during July 2024, primarily demanding the cancellation of a controversial quota system in government jobs and educational recruitment. It is also known as the '''One Point Movement''' due to its unified demand for reform in the recruitment system. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Bangladesh has long had a quota system in government job recruitment, initially designed to ensure representation for underprivileged communities. However, many young people, especially university students and job seekers, began to perceive the system as outdated and discriminatory. Years of dissatisfaction culminated in July | Bangladesh has long had a quota system in government job recruitment, initially designed to ensure representation for underprivileged communities. However, many young people, especially university students and job seekers, began to perceive the system as outdated and discriminatory. Years of dissatisfaction culminated in July 2024 when protests reignited across university campuses. | ||
== Events == | == Events == |