The Impact of Quota Movement on the Women’s Right of Employment: A Legal Analysis from the Prospective of Rights to Employment Bangladesh and International Law

Abstract

The evolution in Bangladesh's quota system, which was first put in place to resolve the issues caused by the Liberation War, as well as how it is currently shifting toward employment based on merit. Contemporary Supreme Court decisions to reduce quotas and put a greater value on merit suggest that the public sector is growing more competitive. This increases critical considerations about how to balance historical justice with equitable opportunity for all people. The study additionally looks at the way Bangladesh's quota system is different from other countries' ways of promoting social justice, especially gender equality. Countries like Rwanda and Iceland have set gender quotas, but achieving real representation in leadership posts remains challenging worldwide. India's affirmative action rules are also valuable, but they remain fundamental issues that make it hard to achieve full equality. The thesis argues that quotas initially succeeded, but both Bangladesh and international norms require structural improvements to ensure everyone has equal opportunities, reduce bias, and allow everyone to succeed.