IU VC off to Dhaka for talks as agitation continues
The VC left for Dhaka Monday night, they said.
A deadlock situation is continuing on the campus. Classes are not being held since January 1 as majority of the teachers and students are agitating for his resignation for alleged administrative irregularities and toeing Jamaat-e-Islami line.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The Bidibidhan Sangrakkhan Committee (BBSC), a body of teachers, joined by student organisations, organised a token hunger strike in front of the VC's residence yesterday to press the demand for his resignation.
Earlier, it held similar programmes on Jhenidah Press Club premises on Tuesday and on the Kushtia Public Library premises on the day before.
First year admission test has become uncertain. It was scheduled for January 19.
Both the teachers and students now say they will not back out from the demand for his resignation.
The BBSC also held a rally on the campus on Tuesday demanding his resignation.
Activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Bangladesh Chhatra Union and Bangladesh Chhatra Front also took part in the programmes.
Teachers belonging to both ruling BNP and opposition Awami League are demanding the VC's resignation. Only teachers aligned to Jamaat are supporting.
Earlier, memorandums were sent to the Prime Minister and the Education Minister for intervention.
There are also allegations of nepotism in promotion of teachers and officials. Sources said the VC appointed 43 teachers after his takeover. Of them, 39 are pro-Jamaat.
It is alleged that the VC ignored national days like Victory Day, March 26 and February 21
When contacted, BBSC convenor Prof. Dr. Ashraf Ali told The Daily Star that the VC "lost the right to remain in office"