# Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology unrest > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chittagong-university-of-engineering-and-technology-unrest > Updated: 2026-10-28T07:26:04.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/academic-activities-partially-resume-at-cuet-amid-ongoing-protests ### 2026-10-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cuet-vice-chancellor-escorted-from-campus-after-30-hour-student-siege --- Cite as: Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology unrest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chittagong-university-of-engineering-and-technology-unrest