JCD demands resignation of CU VC, pro-VCs

Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leaders and activists of Chittagong University staged a sit-in yesterday, demanding the resignation of the vice-chancellor and two pro-vice-chancellors over allegations of nepotism and irregularities in recruitment.

The programme began around 10:00am in front of the main gate of the university’s administrative building and continued till 4:30pm.

Due to the protest, Pro-VC (Admin) Prof Kamal Uddin was initially unable to enter the administrative building through the main gate.

Speaking at the programme, JCD CU unit General Secretary Abdullah Al-Noman alleged that partisan and regional considerations had dominated recruitment over the past one and a half years.

“All illegal recruitment must be cancelled immediately. The VC, pro-VCs, and the registrar must resign. Otherwise, we will be forced to launch a tougher programme,” he said.

Around 4:30pm, the protest was postponed after Noman declared a 48-hour ultimatum for their resignation.

Earlier, allegations surfaced that 153 staff members were to be recruited in various categories. However, the university administration rejected the claim and issued a press release stating that a total of 113 staff members had been recruited.

Pro-VC (Administration) Prof Kamal Uddin said he informed the JCD leaders that the VC would speak on the issue after returning to the country from abroad. “It is not within my jurisdiction to disclose details of who has been appointed where.”