Buet reopens on July 24

DU Correspondent
Classes will resume at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) on July 24 after an unscheduled closure of 34 days following a clash among students over suspension of classes for watching the World Cup Football. The decision was taken yesterday at an academic council meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof AMM Shafiullah. The authorities also decided to re-open its dormitories at 9:00am, tomorrow. On June 19, Buet administrators were compelled to suspend all academic activities and shut the halls of residence for an indefinite period following a clash among senior and junior students injuring several students. The authorities formed a five-member probe committee, the following day, headed by Prof Monimul Haque of the Chemistry Department to investigate the circumstances that triggered the clash. The probe committee also submitted the report of its investigations before the council yesterday. Regarding the probe report, the VC said it was prepared by taking into consideration the overall situation leading to the chain of events that occurred on that day. He however, refused to disclose any further details regarding the report. Acting Director of Students' Welfare of Buet, Prof Jibon Poddar said action against the students responsible for the unprecedented incidents would be taken accordingly.