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Support Bangladeshi Student

We urge our Student Union to support the students of Bangladesh who are peacefully protesting for fairer quota reforms in public services. Currently, 56% of public service jobs are reserved, leaving only 44% for general students. Recently, protests have been met with violence from the police and Chhatra League members, resulting in deaths and injuries. The situation has worsened with the deployment of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Dhaka. We call on our Student Union to show solidarity with Bangladeshi students to help draw international attention to their cause and pressure the Bangladeshi government to stop the violence and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Petition submitted by on Jul 18, 2024

This petition is in the Passed State

This petition has been passed and will be actioned ASAP.

How Will This Idea Benefit Students?

Supporting Bangladeshi students will benefit our student body by raising awareness about their struggle for fair treatment and justice. It demonstrates global solidarity, showing that students around the world stand together. Our support can also encourage the Bangladeshi government to engage in meaningful dialogue with the protesting students, potentially leading to peaceful resolutions and reforms. By backing this cause, we promote the importance of human rights and the right to peaceful protest. Additionally, standing up for others can inspire our own students to take action on important issues, fostering a culture of activism and involvement in our community.

How Can The Union Achieve This?

Union can achieve it by media engagement, public statement, petition or doing event and rallies.

Petition Updates

Petition Resolved - UPSU Support and Statement from the Elected Officers

Jul 30, 2024

Petition Resolved! Below is the link to the UPSU page with the statement made on the current situation with Bangladeshi Students by the Elected Officers on behalf of UPSU that contains all the necessary details. It also includes the Support Services that are available if you feel affected by these events.
See the link below:
https://upsu.net/post/R927W/bangladesh-protests-support-for-students-and-statement-from-the-union
This petition has passed

Jul 26, 2024

The petition has been passed. Please continue checking this page for updates on its progress.
Petition to be reviewed at Summer Student Council - July 26th

Jul 19, 2024

Your Petition has reached the required number of backers (15 or more)!
Your petition will be discussed at the next Student Council which is:

Friday 26th July, 3:00pm - 4:00pm in Meeting Room 1, Student Union Building.
Please bring notes or a presentation on your topic in order to present your petition. If you have any online notes/materials then please email them to: benjamin.varga@upsu.net
This is in order to have them attached to the meeting notes for Student Council Members to view.
Petition in review

Jul 19, 2024

This petition will now be reviewed at the next Student Council. You can find the date on the Meetings section of the HYS platform.
Petition needs Backers to Continue

Jul 18, 2024

This petition needs 15 student backers by 16:55 15th Aug 2024 to proceed.

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