Rajshahi University suspends ‘dependent quota’ amid student protests

Rajshahi University has suspended its controversial “dependent quota” following continuous student protests. The decision is posted on the university’s official Facebook page at 12:45am on Sunday. The announcement reads: “Due to the prevailing instability at Rajshahi University, all admission procedures involving institutional facilities have been suspended. An emergency Syndicate meeting is scheduled for Sunday, the 21st of September, to assess the overall situation.” The declaration came as several thousand students gathered outside the vice-chancellor’s (VC) residence, demanding cancellation of the quota notification and holding of the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) election on Sept 25. Following the suspension, around 1:15am, many...