VC’S REMOVAL

BU students continue protest

Students of Barishal University observed a  mass hunger strike on the campus yesterday demanding the removal of Professor Imamul Huq from the post of vice-chancellor.  They vowed to continue their movement until their demand is met.

Students continued their protest on the campus for the 11th day yesterday. The protesting students started their hunger strike at 11am. Earlier, they blocked Barishal-Patuakhali highway, held rally, drew on walls of the campus with blood to press home their demand.

Students started protesting on March 26 after they were allegedly excluded from the university's Independence Day programme. On the same day, VC Imamul Huq made a remark calling protesting students “Razakar-er Bachcha.”

Agitated students demanded his resignation after this. On March 28, BU authorities announced that the university will be closed indefinitely. The next day, the VC apologised, but the students continued their protest.

 

 

VCS REMOVAL

BU students continue protest

Students of Barishal University observed a mass hunger strike on the campus yesterday demanding the removal of Professor Imamul Huq from the post of vice-chancellor. They vowed to continue their movement until their demand is met. Students continued their protest on the campus for the 11th day yesterday. The protesting students started their hunger strike at 11am. Earlier, they blocked Barishal-Patuakhali highway, held rally, drew on walls of the campus with blood to press home their demand. Students started protesting on March 26 after they were allegedly excluded from the universitys Independence Day programme. On the same day, VC Imamul Huq made a remark calling protesting students Razakar-er Bachcha. Agitated students demanded his resignation after this. On March 28, BU authorities announced that the university will be closed indefinitely. The next day, the VC apologised, but the students continued their protest.