Rangamati, a hill district in Bangladesh, has become tense over the upcoming recruitment of government assistant teachers under the Rangamati Hill District Council. Allegations of corruption, nepotism, and discriminatory quota policies have sparked widespread protests. Several civic and student groups, including the Conscious Citizens’ Unity and Anti-Quota Alliance, announced a 36-hour strike from Thursday morning to Friday evening to protest the recruitment process and demand cancellation of what they call an illegal quota favoring indigenous candidates. The written exam, rescheduled for November 21 after earlier postponement, has drawn sharp criticism on social media, with opposing groups exchanging heated comments. Protesters accuse the council chairman of ignoring government directives that require 93% merit-based recruitment, while maintaining a 70% quota for indigenous candidates. Many job seekers have expressed frustration and concern that the strike could disrupt the exam process and deepen local divisions.