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The protests that ultimately led to Hassina’s sentencing originated in June 2024, when mass student-led demonstrations erupted following the reinstatement of a controversial quota system. The system reserved 30% of public sector jobs for descendants of independence war veterans, igniting widespread resentment among students and young citizens. What began as a demand against the quota quickly morphed into an all-encompassing anti-government movement calling for the removal of Hassina and her cabinet.