The quota protestors at Jagannath University have given a two-hour ultimatum to the university administration to issue a notification complying with their six-points demand, including banning student politics on the campus.
A delegation of 6 people raised written demands on behalf of the protesting students at 4:45pm on Wednesday at the proctor's office of the university.
The demands of the protesting students are - all forms of student politics should be banned on campus for life; student halls should be kept open and their safety should be ensured by ensuring all the facilities; those injured while participating in the quota protests should have medical expenses taken care of.
Action should be taken against any teacher, student or employee who cooperates with any political party; safety of resident students should be ensured and those who attacked them should be punished; those who attacked the movement and those who attacked the resident students should be handed over to the administration.
All kinds of legal assistance should be given to the protesting students.
Professor Dr Jahangir Hossain, proctor of the University, said in this regard, "The students have given their demands in written form. We, the administration, are discussing it.”
Decision to close JnU hall revoked
Amidst student protests, the administration of Jagannath University has revoked its decision to close the Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall. The decision was confirmed by Hall Provost Dr. Dipika Rani.
Dr Dipika said, "Those who wish to stay can stay, and those who wish to leave may do so. Regular services such as gas, water, and electricity will continue in the hall."
The university administration has also issued a notice regarding this matter.
Earlier, in an emergency syndicate meeting of the university, a decision was made to vacate the hall and suspend academic activities. Students protested against this directive during the meeting, disrupting proceedings in the provost office.
Students expressed their disagreement with the administration's unilateral decision to evacuate the hall.
At that time, students chanted slogans like, "We do not accept the administration's decision," and "This hall is our home, we will not leave."
