Reshuffle admin at all universities: Dr Akbar

Noted educationist Dr Akbar Ali Khan yesterday called for reshuffle in the administration of all universities, aiming to stop of repetition of the brutal incident in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet).

“We should not keep our focus only on Buet campus. We should keep in mind that there is a possibility of such problems occurring at other universities,” Akbar Ali Khan said about the gruesome murder of Buet student Abrar Fahad, while speaking as chief guest at a debate competition by Debate for Democracy in the capital.

The killing of Abrar, in the hands of Chhatra League activists on the Buet campus, sparked protests on the university campuses across the country. Buet Alumni Association and Teachers Association demanded removal of VC Prof Saiful Islam for his failure to ensure security of students.

Meanwhile, Buet administration on Friday banned all kinds of politics on the campus.

Demanding speedy trial of Abrar’s killers, he said, “We should not be  satisfied with suspension and arrest of them.

One  should be satisfied only after their sentences are implemented within  the quickest  possible time,” Akbar Ali Khan said.   

“Administration of all other universities should be reshuffled. The education ministry should take steps regarding the issue,” said Akbar Ali Khan, also a noted economist and a former bureaucrat.

On another note, Akbar Ali Khan said the ongoing correction drives will contribute to ensuring good governance.

“Good governance comes automatically where rule of law exists. Correction drives are needed when monitoring has been absent for a long period.”

Debaters from University of South Asia and Lalmatia Mahila College joined the shadow parliament style debate, with the jury declaring University of South Asia winners.