# The High Court declares the decision to cancel the freedom fighter quota in government jobs illegal

> The High Court deemed the government's decision to abolish various quotas, including those for freedom fighters, in government jobs illegal. Following the court's ruling on June 5, Deputy Attorney General Sheikh Md. Sai…

Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: Bangladesh · Source: Dhaka Tribune

The High Court deemed the government's decision to abolish various quotas, including those for freedom fighters, in government jobs illegal. Following the court's ruling on June 5, Deputy Attorney General Sheikh Md. Saifuzzaman stated that the 30% quota for government jobs could now be reinstated. The government's move to abolish the quotas came in response to student protests demanding reform. Initially, a committee was formed to review the quota system, which recommended its removal for first and second-class positions. However, the High Court's decision has overturned this, reinstating the quotas. The longstanding quota system, introduced in 1972, allocated percentages for various groups, including freedom fighters, women, and minorities.

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