Arrest over FB Post: 1,120 Sust students demand withdrawal of case against peer
A statement, virtually signed by 1,120 students of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (Sust), demanded withdrawal of a case filed against a fellow student by university authorities.
Registrar Mohd Ishfaqul Hussain, on behalf of SUST, filed the case under Digital Security Act with Jalalabad Police Station on Monday, accusing Mahir Chowdhury, a final-year economics student.
The registrar mentioned the student made a post on Facebook, defaming former health minister Mohammed Nasim, after his death on June 11.
In the statement, students termed the case vindictive, and said they do not feel safe under the university authority.
They demanded withdrawal of the case, apology from authorities and revocation of the act.
Meanwhile, another statement released by 286 Sust alumni placed a four-point demand.
The demands are withdrawal of the case, ensuring freedom of speech for all SUST teachers and students, protection for all teachers and students who have different opinions and ensuring democratic environment on campus.
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