Agitation at IU on for removal of VC, 2 others

Teachers at Islamic University (IU) continued their agitation yesterday, demanding removal of VC, Pro-VC and Treasurer.
At least 35 teachers held a peaceful sit-in on the university campus for over two hours in the morning.
The sit-in saw a spontaneous discussion chaired by IUTA president prof Yakub Ali.
It was addressed, among others, by IUTA general Secretary prof. ASM Tariqul Islam, IU unit Bangabandhu Parishad president prof Abul Ahsan Choudhury, general secretary prof Ruhul Kuddus Saleh and former general secretary prof Mahbubur Rahman, Dean of Law Faculty prof Sahjahan Mondol, Dean of Business Faculty prof Mizanur Rahman, former IUTA president prof Mainur Rahman and prof Makhluqur Rahman and Zia Parishad president prof Alinur Rahman.
The teachers told the sit-in that they were compelled to boycott classes and examinations.
"We had no alternative to saving the university from these corrupt VC, Pro-VC and Treasurer," prof. Yakub said.
He alleged that the VC appointed his underqualified daughter as lecturer depriving the competent candidates besides giving jobs to around 12 relatives. The Pro-VC also gave jobs to several relatives while the Treasurer appointed his son-in-law and at least three staffs at the university.
"We urge the government to investigate the alleged recruitment scam properly," said IU unit Bangabandhu Parishad president prof Abul Ahsan Choudhury.
Prof Ahsan also urged the UGC to send its probe team to the IU and investigate the allegations.
The University Grant Commission (UGC) recently formed a 3-member probe body to investigate the alleged job scam at the university. Headed by UGC member prof Mohabbat Khan, the team is yet to start its work.
Meanwhile, the Islamic University Teachers Association (IUTA) announced its fresh agitation programmes including sit-in on campus everyday and a human chain in Kushtia town this afternoon.
At least 25 teachers of the university were injured when a group of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) activists attacked a peaceful sit-in by the teachers on the campus on Monday.