Protests over ‘dependent quota’ lead to campus unrest at Rajshahi University

Protests over the reinstatement of the “dependent quota” have triggered a tense standoff at Rajshahi University, coinciding with the ongoing campaign for the RUCSU elections. On Saturday afternoon, a clash broke out between protesting students and faculty members at the Zubery Bhawan, resulting in several injuries. Following the altercation, protesting students trapped key officials, including Professor Mohammad Main Uddin, the pro-vice-chancellor, Proctor Prof Mahbubur Rahman, and Registrar Iftekharul Alam Masud inside the building, continuing their protest. Outside the building, nearly 2,000 students and activists, including members of Islami Chhatra Shibir, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, and other student organisations, gathered in solidarity, holding discussions inside the building. Meanwhile, faculty and staff members campaigning for the quota met with the vice-chancellor to discuss...