Medical students block Shahbagh
Demand online classes, alternative to professional exams, and reducing fees
Several hundred students from medical and dental colleges yesterday blocked the capital's Shahbagh intersection to force authorities to accept their demands.
Students under the banner of "General Medical and Dental Students" demonstrated by blocking the road around 10am, disrupting vehicular movement.
Their demands include starting online classes, ensuring session jam-free academic year and cutting fees. They argued that online classes would ensure their safety and no session-jams.
They also demanded an alternative to professional examinations during the pandemic.
Protesters said they are unwilling to sit for professional exams, as the coronavirus situation is worsening.
"We want an alternative evaluation to resolve the session-jam issue," one of the demonstrators said.
"We want authorities to evaluate the exams we've taken so far this year and promote us, and start online classes," a protester said.
They also demanded cutting fees, which is an extra burden during the pandemic.
The protesters said they would continue their protests until their demands are met.