Set quota for Dalit students
Public universities urged
Speakers at a seminar yesterday urged the government to set a quota for Dalit students in public universities to ensure their higher studies.
Further education can ensure that the Dalit communities are educated about their rights and know how to get them, speakers added.
The seminar titled "Legal Support to Realise the Civil Rights of Dalits as a Marginalised Community" was jointly organised by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Law Commission at Nawab Chowdhury Senate Bhaban in Dhaka University (DU).
Jahangirnagar University already has a quota of five seats reserved for Dalit students, said Prof Mezba Kamal of DU, adding that more public universities should set a similar quota.
DU Vice-Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique expressed hope that DU will also be able to set a quota for Dalit students within next year.
The government should ensure proper implementation of laws in schools, colleges, offices and in every social sector to end discrimination against Dalits, said Prof Farzana Islam of Jahangirnagar University.
NHRC Chairman Dr Mizanur Rahman also addressed the seminar.
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