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Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology unrest

Overview

Protests at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) erupted following the appointment of Professor Sheikh Shariful Alam as Vice-Chancellor. Students initiated a 30-hour siege of the administrative building to demand the reinstatement of former Vice-Chancellor Professor Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem.

During the initial unrest, Professor Alam was escorted from campus by authorities. While the new Vice-Chancellor dismissed claims that he was barred from returning as “false and baseless,” university teachers and staff launched a “total non-cooperation movement,” refusing to assist the new administration.

After a 37-day standstill, academic activities have partially resumed, including classes in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. However, student attendance remains low as protests continue. A six-member delegation from the University Grants Commission (UGC) has begun meeting with students and faculty to address the crisis.

Entities

Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology · University Grants Commission · Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal · Sheikh Shariful Alam · Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Academic activities partially resume at CUET amid ongoing protests

    Classes have partially resumed at CUET after a 37-day disruption, but students continue to protest for the reinstatement of the former Vice-Chancellor.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    CUET Vice-Chancellor escorted from campus after 30-hour student siege

    CUET Vice-Chancellor Sheikh Shariful Alam was escorted from campus after a 30-hour siege by students protesting his appointment. Faculty have launched a non-cooperation movement in response.

Sources

ajkerpatrika.com · dailysylhet.com