Bring folklore department under social science faculty
Students of Folklore Department of Rajshahi University (RU) yesterday submitted a memorandum to RU acting vice chancellor Prof Mamnunul Keramat demanding immediate inclusion of their department under social science faculty.
They argued that as students of a department under the arts faculty they get few opportunities in the job market.
They threatened to go on a hunger strike if their demand is not met within seven days.
Earlier, the agitating students demonstrated on the department premises to press home their demand.
When contacted, Department Chair M Shahidur Rahman said, “We have already informed university authorities to take necessary steps to this end.”
Dean of Social Science Faculty Prof Sadekul Islam said that if the curricula are same, there should not be any problem to include it under the social science faculty.
After the approval of the academic council, RU Syndicate will take the final decision after a discussion, he added.
Earlier, the agitating students boycotted their scheduled classes and examinations demanding the same.
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