‘Expel Nur’s attackers’
Santrash Birodhi Chhatra Oikya -- an alliance of 12 student organisations -- yesterday demanded academic expulsion and punishment for those who attacked Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) Vice President Nurul Haque Nur and his followers on December 22 last year. The alliance also demanded the proctor’s resignation for his failure to provide security to students.
Faisal Mahmud, general secretary of Bangladesh Chhatra Federation, placed the demands while reading out a statement at a press conference at Modhur Canteen in DU.
Referring to some incidents, they alleged that attacks were carried out by Chhatra League men and the university proctor did not protect students, rather abetted the attackers.
Their other demands include -- allocating seats in every dormitory under supervision of university administration; eradicating terrorism, seat-grabbing and “guest room” culture in dorms; ending all kinds of harassment of students, and establishing a democratic campus.
The alliance also expressed deep concern over the rising number of rape incidents across Bangladesh, including the rape of their fellow student at Dhaka’s Kurmitola area.
They demanded trial and punishment of those involved in crimes against women and children, and urged the government to ensure their security.
Speaking about the city corporation polls, Nur said, “It [Sarwaswati Puja] is a festival of Hindu people, which is enjoyed by everybody, irrespective of religion... We don’t want the polls on the day of puja.”
The alliance leaders announced to hold a protest rally on January 23 to press home their demands.
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