Moderator VFD
In a display of solidarity, Bangladeshi students residing in Sydney organized a protest rally and march to support the ongoing quota reform movement in Bangladesh. The event took place on Tuesday at 4 PM local time, in front of the Lakemba War Memorial. Students from various Australian institutions—such as The University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Macquarie University, George Brown College, and Imperial College—participated in the demonstration, expressing their support for equality and fair representation in Bangladesh.
During his opening address, student leader KM Dhrubo highlighted the historical bond between Bangladesh and Australia, noting Australia’s role as one of the first nations to recognize Bangladesh’s independence. He expressed the support of Bangladeshi students in Australia, saying, “We stand with our fellow students in Bangladesh during this movement. Our support extends through donations for medical care for injured students, writings on social media, and efforts to draw international media attention to the issue.”
Other speakers at the protest, including Arfin Rabbi, Russell Siddique, Disar Ahmed, Tanzia Akter, and Mubin Hasan, emphasized that the movement represents a fundamental call for equality and justice within Bangladesh’s educational and governmental systems. They expressed hope that the movement would achieve its goals and enable students in Bangladesh to secure fair treatment and opportunities.
The event concluded with a protest march from Lakemba War Memorial to BHC Medical Centre, where participants voiced strong condemnation of recent attacks on students involved in the movement. The march was a symbol of support, calling for peaceful resolution and meaningful action to address the issues raised by students in Bangladesh’s quota reform movement.
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