The economy has failed to create enough good jobs, so a government post appeals to far more people than there are openings, fueling desperation.
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Bangladesh Sharply Cuts Quota System That Sparked Protest
A court ruling has sharply reduced a quota system for filling government jobs, after protests over the issue turned violent and were brutally suppressed.
Bangladesh Protests Inequality of Opportunity
Demonstrations set off by the reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs revealed broader resentment about the uneven distribution of wealth and opportunity.
Bangladesh Deploys Border Force to Try to Quell Student Protests
Across the country, students have taken to the streets over job quotas that they say limit their opportunities.
What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Environment
If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A.
Students Protest Job Quotas in Bangladesh’s Streets
University students oppose the reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs that was abolished in 2018.
Canada’s Public Sector Unions Threaten Disruption Over Return to Office
After their strike last year failed to win the right to work remotely, the unions are challenging a plan calling for three days a week at workplaces.
Government Offices in E.U. Can Ban Wearing of Religious Symbols
The bloc’s Court of Justice, ruling in the case of a female employee in Belgium who was told she could not wear a hijab in the office, said the restriction was lawful.
Want One of India’s Best Jobs? You and 1,800 Other Applicants.
In some places, educated young people are desperate for steady employment in the world’s most populous nation. In others, factory owners struggle to retain workers.
He’s the Biggest Power Broker in Canada Whom You’ve Never Heard Of
This week, the government announced a new clerk of the Privy Council, an unsung role that is one of the most important in the federal government.