RU plans to recruit 50 more on political consideration

Some pro-BNP and Jamaat men, relatives of influential political leaders and dependents of teachers and officials of the university are likely to be recruited, sources said.

University authorities recently advertised in the newspapers for recruiting at least 50 vacant class II posts of the university.

Administration sources said sons and daughters of different influential pro-BNP teachers and officials including Social Science faculty Dean Prof Sadequl Islam, former Ruta president Nazrul Islam, Environmental Science faculty Dean Prof Sarwar Jahan, Philosophy Department Chairman Prof Abdul Hai Talukder and RU Zia Parishad president Abdul Hamid applied for the posts.

The university authorities have already started taking interviews at the residence of RU Vice Chancellor Prof Altaf Hossain.

Some kith and kin of Rajshahi Mayor Mizanur Rahman Minu, city Jamaat Amir Ataur Rahman, former post and telecommunications minister Aminul Haque, Matiher thana BNP President Anser Ali, General Secretary Mokhter Hossain and some other Jamaat leaders were remaining in the top rank of the recruitment series, sources said.

According to the sources, many aged pro-BNP and Jamaat candidates, who could not obtain a job during the past six years, are most likely to be recruited.

The university authorities will convene an 'extraordinary syndicate' meeting during the vacation of Eid-ul Azha and their recruitment will be approved and legalised, sources added.

While talking to newsmen, Prof Altaf Hossain admitted of taking interviews at his residence. However, he brushed aside the allegation regarding appointment on political consideration and relatives of pro-BNP and Jamaat teachers were favoured. The candidates are being selected as per their merit, claimed the VC.