Seat Allocation at Dorms: Mismanagement leaves JU freshers under open sky
Honors first year students of Jahangirnagar University have fallen in trouble as the authorities decided to begin their classes today without ensuring seat allocation in dormitories.
According to JU sources, the number of freshers admitted to different departments would be 2,000.
Eventually, those who came to the university from distant parts of the country staged demonstration on the campus protesting the decision of such non-allocation of seats.
They said the authorities did not inform them properly about the decision, alleging that the administration has created an "artificial crisis" of seats.
Around 30 students gathered in front of Nawab Faizunnesa Hall and brought out a procession that marched towards Sheikh Hasina Hall after parading different roads.
Chhatra Odhikar Parishad of JU expressed solidarity with the students.
At their protest, Khan Muntasir Arman, president of the platform, said, "As a fully residential university, students are admitted there under different categories against vacant seats. So, there is no scope of seat crisis."
Hundreds of freshers -- who came with their guardians -- were seen sitting outside Sheikh Hasina Hall with their clothes and pillows and other necessary items as they are scheduled to attend orientation classes today.
Contacted, Prof Bashir Ahmed, president of hall provost committee, said, "We have informed the students about seat crisis through website. It's not artificial crisis, but natural. We asked to the central university admission committee to admit less number of students."
Admitting the fact, pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Nurul Alam said the seat crisis was created due to session jam following unstable situation on the campus at different times. However, the crisis will go away after one year, he said, adding that till then the freashers will have to have patience.
In the circular on the JU website, the students have been requested to stay at nearby relatives' houses, he said.
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