Magura college students want principal's exit
Over 100 students of Magura Government Mohila College locked the principal's office room and boycotted classes yesterday demanding her removal for her alleged involvement in corruption and embezzlement of fund.
They also staged a rally and submitted a memorandum to the Education Ministry secretary through Magura deputy commissioner (DC).
Later, they held a press conference at Magura Press Club where they announced their action programme.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The programme inlcudes strike and procession from June 20 to 26, closure of the academic building on June 27, boycotting the annual examination, two-hour token hunger strike at Magura Press Club and hunger strike from 10 am to 5 pm on July 10.
On contact, Principal UKM Hosneara Begum denied the allegations of corruption charges brought against her saying 'the students are being used by self-seeking teachers who want to malign her'.