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This research aims to explore the role of social media in facilitating political mobilisation among university students during the quota movement in Bangladesh.

July 12, 2026Social Sciences & Humanities OpenOpen Access

From hashtags to resistance: Social media as a catalyst for political mobilisation in Bangladesh

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This research aims to explore the role of social media in facilitating political mobilisation among university students during the quota movement in Bangladesh.
Qualitative investigation using thematic analysis with NVivo 14.
25 in-depth interviews with active students across 10 universities in Bangladesh.
5 key informant interviews for data triangulation.
Real-time communication enhanced mobilisation efforts.
Hashtag activism promoted global solidarity and awareness.
Viral content and citizen journalism significantly contributed to successful information dissemination.

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Qualitative study investigates social media's role in mobilising university students during the 2024 Quota Reform Movement, suggesting implications for activism and policy.

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Hossain et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a532e624f7abc118adecb2c https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2026.103244

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Qualitative study investigates social media's role in mobilising university students during the 2024 Quota Reform Movement, suggesting implications for activism and policy.

From hashtags to resistance: Social media as a catalyst for political mobilisation in Bangladesh

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From hashtags to resistance: Social media as a catalyst for political mobilisation in Bangladesh

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