I have accepted demand, nothing more to say: PM on quota system

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said she has accepted the demand of students, who were demonstrating for reform in quota system in the public service.

"As boys and girls did not want quota, so I have accepted their demand. There was no reason to be angry. What do you need to discuss it again?" she said responding to a query in a press conference at Gono Bhaban in Dhaka this afternoon.

She was briefing media about the outcomes of her just-concluded visits to Saudi Arabia, the UK and Australia. The prime minister visited Saudi Arabia and the UK from April 15 to 23 while Australia from April 26 to 29.

Responding to a question whether the huge number of Rohingya people will create pressure on Bangladesh’s economy, Sheikh Hasina said “We didn’t face so much problems as we have got huge support from international community. Many organsations are providing foods, medicine and other essentials for Rohingyas.”

Bangladesh government has given shelter to Rohingyas for the sake of humanity, she said.