‘Complete shutdown’ by Rajshahi University teachers, staff enters 2nd day

Teachers and staff members of Rajshahi University are conducting a second day of a “complete shutdown” programme protesting the assault of teachers and calling for the reinstatement of the “dependent quota”. They began staging a sit-in programme at the Budhijibi Chattar at 10am on Tuesday, bringing campus activities to a halt. Prof Aminul Islam, general secretary of the Jatiyatabadi Teachers Forum, said: "Today's programme is being held according to our previous announcement. All classes, examinations and administrative activities of the university will be closed until our demands are met." However, the protesters met with the university's pro vice-chancellor at 12:30pm to discuss the shutdown, said Pro Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Main Uddin. The meeting continued until 1:30pm. Main Uddin said the...