Duta calls for combined efforts to restore normalcy
The Dhaka University Teachers Association (Duta) yesterday said combined effort from students, teachers and the government could bring back normalcy in the country and improve the existing situation within a short time.
The Duta in a press release also urged all to act patiently in bringing normalcy back at all educational institutions, which were closed following an incident at Dhaka University (DU).
Expressing grave concern over placing two DU teachers on remand, the Duta urged the government to behave with the teachers with due respect considering their social status and stature. It also urged the government to act in accordance with the laws and follow proper legal procedure in this regard.
Law enforcers held Duta General Secretary and Dean of Life Science Faculty Prof Anwar Hossain and Dean of Social Science Faculty Prof Harun-ar-Rashid at their homes on the night of August 24.
The Duta also expressed grievances over law enforcement agencies assault on a number of students and DU employees in and outside the campus after the curfew was imposed.
The press release also added that the filing of cases against thousands of students and teachers following the untoward incident have made the teachers and the students anxious. The Duta observed that this kind of steps is not helpful in bringing back normalcy on campus.
It, however, observed that the decision to close all public universities sine die and students' vacating the dormitories was practical and timely. The Duta also appreciated the decision to enforce curfew at six divisional cities.
The teachers' association denied having any connection with the provocative loudspeaker announcements made on the campus following the closure of DU.
In the press release it also observed that when the situation on the campus was about to become normal following several decisions made by the authorities including removal of the army camp from campus, an "evil force" helped spread violence citywide.
The Duta added that the violence that spilled over into the country has no relation with the one at DU, which was students' resentment and a protest out of emotion.
They also expressed their shock at the way the violence spread across the country.
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