Buet strike called off after 27 days

The deadlock at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet), which was created over alleged anomalies in the administration, apparently came to an end, as agitating teachers called off their 27-day strike on assurance from the prime minister yesterday.
Teachers' Association of Buet had been on strike since April 7, demanding resignation of the Vice Chancellor, Prof SM Nazrul Islam, over allegations of irregularities at the reputed institution, which involve "partisan appointment and administrative reshuffle", among others.
The teachers have a 16-point demand, which also includes resignation of the pro-VC.
“We have withdrawn the strike following the PM's assurance of resolving the existing crisis and meeting our demands”, said Prof Mujibur Rahman, president of the teachers' association.
He, however, stressed that the teachers' association would not back down from the demand of VC's removal, even if the teachers would join the academic activities soon.
Contacted, Buet VC Prof SM Nazrul Islam told The Daily Star that he was hopeful of resuming the academic activities from today (Sunday).
On Friday, a 12-member delegation of Buet Teachers' Association called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official residence of Gono Bhaban.
A worried PM assured them of looking into the anomalies and urged the teachers to return to classes for the sake of their students.
Following the assurance, the teachers' association took the decision of withdrawing the strike at an emergency general meeting yesterday.