The teachers' association of the Shahjalal University of
Science and Technology (SUST) urged the government to form a neutral probe body
to investigate the police action on protesting students on January 16.
The association said this after holding a meeting at the
central auditorium of the university on Sunday and demanded the government take
action against the accused after the investigation.
They also announced a four-point charter of demands from the
teachers to solve the ongoing unrest on the campus and sought the government's
assistance to do what it takes to break the hunger strike of the protesting
students.
It also urged not to take any violent actions against the
students. The association said the government has jurisdiction over the
Vice-Chancellor's resignation but it urges an immediate step in this regard.
The unrest at the University deepened on Sunday evening as
its protesting students disconnected electricity supply to the
Vice-Chancellor's residence as he refused to step down as per their demand.
On day five of the hunger strike, 15 of the 24 students on
hunger strike since Wednesday 3 pm remained admitted to different hospitals in
the city. On Sunday afternoon, four more students joined their fellows in the
hunger strike taking their total number to 27.
Earlier, one of the 24 hunger strikers had to withdraw from
the strike due to his relative's sickness.
The students went on the strike unto death demanding the
resignation of Vice-Chancellor Farid Uddin Ahmed over the police action on the
protesting students at his behest on January 16.
The police charged batons, fired sound grenades, and shotgun
bullets to disperse the protest on Sunday afternoon (Jan 16) while students
reacted by throwing brick chips at them. At least 40 people were hurt, including
teachers, students, and police personnel during the clash
Prof Farid Uddin Ahmed was confined to a locked room by the
students for three hours before that.
A provost of Begum Sirajunnesa Chowdhury Hall, a dorm for
females, was at the centre of the initial troubles as she reportedly misbehaved
with some students on January 13. She has already resigned from her post,
citing health issues.
Zafrin's removal as the provost of the residential hall for
female students was one of the principal demands of the students protesting on
the campus. But it has now escalated to the general students as well.
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President Mohammed Shahabuddin today asked the university authorities concerned to implement world-standard higher education.
He came up with the call when a delegation of Dhaka University led by its Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr ASM Maqsud Kamal called on him at Bangabhaban here.
During the meeting, the President was apprised by the VC of the overall activities of DU, President's Press Secretary Md Joynal Abedin told BSS in the afternoon.
The university chancellor put emphasis on the research activities in the university to make country’s higher education meaningful.
The world situation is changing rapidly due to the revolutionary development of information technology (IT), he mentioned.
The President stressed on making students competent and skilled to keep pace with the changing world.
The head of state said the overall education programme, including the curriculum should be adjusted to highlight the skills and abilities of the students in the international arena.
The DU VC informed the president that a master plan has been formulated for the overall development of the university. And it will be implemented in three phases over 15 years, resulting in major changes in the DU’s infrastructural and academic curriculum, he added.
Secretaries concerned to the Bangabhan were present on the occasion.
President Mohammed Shahabuddin Dhaka University Higher Education
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Education Minister Dipu Moni said, in the previous exams we
saw that attempts were made to leak question papers at various places. But they
did not succeed. We are adopting innovative strategies and strict monitoring to
stop question leaking. However, strict action will be taken if anyone tries to
spread rumors or leak questions.
The minister said this while talking to reporters after
visiting Begum Badrunnesa Govt. Girls’ College centre in the capital on Sunday
(November 6).
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The Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and equivalent
examinations are set to begin today (November 6). Bangla first paper exam will
be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, on the very first of the schedule.
Meanwhile, special measures have been taken for dengue
patients. Also, it has been asked to sprinkle mosquito spray in and around the
center to reduce the risk of HSC candidates.
This year, 12 lakh 3 thousand 407 candidates from 9 thousand
181 educational institutions will participate in the examination in 2 thousand
649 centers. Among them, 6 lakh 22 thousand 796 are male students and 5 lakh 80
thousand 611 are female students. Last year the number of candidates was 13
lakh 99 thousand 690.
As per the scheduled, the written examination will continue
till December 13. After the written exam, practical exam will be held from 15th
December to 22nd December.
Usually HSC exam starts in April. But due to corona
situation, it was not possible to take this exam at the scheduled time. SSC and
HSC exams were postponed due to massive floods in some districts including
Sylhet.
Education Minister Dipu Moni said on October 19 that
coaching centers will be closed for 42 days across the country due to the HSC
examination. Accordingly, all coaching centers are closed since November 3,
which will continue till December 14.
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Bangladesh is currently experiencing a wave of development, from the Rooppur Nuclear Project and the metro rail to the Karnaphuli Tunnel and the visible Padma Bridge. Amidst all this progress, it appears that education is being sidelined, almost as if it's the least important aspect. The COVID-19 pandemic serves as a striking ...
Vice-Chancellor (VC) is the highest-ranking official in a university, responsible for the overall administration of the institution. They are also the guardians of the students, teachers, and staff in the university. However, when VCs themselves become embroiled in controversies, misconduct, and alleged...
Education Minister Dipu Moni said, in the previous exams we saw that attempts were made to leak question papers at various places. But they did not succeed. We are adopting innovative strategies and strict monitoring to stop question leaking. However, strict action will be taken if anyone tries to spread rumors or leak questions.
The Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations are set to begin today (November 6). Bangla first paper exam will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, on the very first of the schedule. Meanwhile, special measures have been taken for dengue patients. Also, it has been asked to sprinkle mosquito spray in and around the center to reduce the risk of HSC candidates.