Demonstration continues at JU

Agitated teachers and students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) yesterday demonstrated on the campus demanding formation of a probe committee about the vice-chancellor’s alleged involvement in corruption.

Around 1pm, over a hundred protesters under the banner of “Jahangirnagar Against Corruption” brought out a procession, followed by a short rally.

Speakers there also protested the VC’s remarks to media over the issue.

“The university authorities are responsible for the current situation. They were compelled to accept two of our demands [relocation of male dormitories and review of the masterplan], and they have to accept the last one as well [probe into alleged corruption],” said President of Socialist Students’ Front (Marxist) of JU unit Mahathir Mohammad.

Meanwhile, a faction of AL-backed teachers of “Bangabandhur Adarsha o Muktijuddher Chetonay Bishwashi Shikkhok Shomaj” demanded resignation of the VC at a press release yesterday.