Death in septic tank sparks protest at MMC

The recent recovery of a body from a dormitory's septic tank prompted Mymensingh Medical College students to demonstrate yesterday, demanding tight security at the dorm.

They brought out a procession on the campus and staged a sit-in in front of the main gate of the institution in the town's Charpara area.

The students sought a police camp, a CCTV camera and a ban on outsiders' entry to the male dormitory in Baghmara area around one kilometre off the campus.

College sources said they held the programmes boycotting classes.

Principal Prof Anwar Hossain, however, said all the scheduled classes were held.

Some agitating students said they postponed their programmes following an assurance from the principal of meeting their demands.

An academic council meeting will be held today to discuss security for the students, said the principal.

On Thursday, the body of one Jahangir Hossain, 15, was found in the septic tank a week after he had gone missing from nearby Kristopur area, said Kotwali Police Station Sub-inspector Rokon Islam Khan.

Till yesterday, one person was arrested as Jahangir's family filed an abduction case against four people on September 10, said the SI, also investigation officer of the case.