Background Bangladesh is currently witnessing significant unrest, marked by widespread protests against the government's job quota system. These protests, predominantly led by students and supported by various societal groups, have been ongoing for weeks. Key Points The crux of the unrest lies in the government's job quota system, which reserves a certain percentage of government jobs for specific groups, including descendants of freedom fighters, minorities, and women. Criti

Introduction Bangladesh came into existence on December 16, 1971, following a war of independence from Pakistan. The region, formerly known as East Pakistan, sought autonomy due to political, economic, and cultural differences with West Pakistan (present-day Pakistan). The struggle for independence culminated in the Bangladesh Liberation War, which lasted about nine months. The conflict began in March 1971 when the Pakistani military launched an operation against Bengali nati

In today's digital age, the proliferation of technology has led to an exponential increase in the collection, processing, and sharing of personal data. To address the concerns surrounding data privacy and security, governments around the world are enacting legislation to safeguard individuals' personal information. India, too, has taken a significant step in this direction with the introduction of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023. Key Provisions of the Act