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How many universities are needed in Bangladesh?
The students of Government Titumir College in the capital have called off their movement after the government assured them that a committee would be formed to consider converting the college into a university. The students had been protesting for several days demanding university status for their institution. On Tuesday afternoon, a delegation of the students went to the Secretariat for discussions. During the talks, the government assured them that a committee would be formed within 7 working days to address the demand. Earlier, on Monday, the students had blocked roads and railways throughout the day, causing near paralysis in the capital. There were reports in the media that some of the agitated students threw bricks at moving trains, injuring several people, including children.
The decay of student politics: Who is to blame?
Abrar Fahad, a student at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), was brutally tortured to death inside a dorm room of a BCL leader in 2019. Following this appalling incident, BUET general students erupted in anger. As a consequence, student politics was prohibited there by the directives of BUET authorities.
Drinkable water crisis escalating in coastal areas
The impact of climate change has resulted in the scarcity of clean water becoming a major issue. Especially in the southern region of the country, its effects are more pronounced. The groundwater level is steadily decreasing here, leading to the necessity of deep tube well installation.
HC orders BUET authorities to return hall seat to Imtiaz
The High Court on Monday ordered the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) to restore the hall seat of a civil engineering department student and Chhatra League’s central committee leader Imtiaz Hossain Rabbi.
Student politics at BUET should be conducted in a disciplined manner
The great philosopher Aristotle said that politics is the fair solution of a problem through argument without coercion. In a society where various opinions prevail, conflicts are inevitable. However, if conflicts are approached with violence, only terrorism will proliferate. The primary aim of democratic consciousness is to reach decisions through rational debate. Sadly, in our society and state, coercion often takes precedence over reason.
BCL announces 4 programmes for resumption of student politics at BUET
Chhatra League has announced fresh programmes for "systematic resumption" of student politics at Bangladesh University of Engineering (BUET).
HC stays decision banning student politics in BUET
The HC passed the order after the preliminary hearing of a writ petition filed by Imtiaz Rabi, a student and Chhatra League leader who was recently expelled from a hall of BUET.
BCL leaders enter BUET
Central leaders of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) have entered Bangladesh University of Engineering Technology (BUET) campus on Sunday (March 31) noon. At this time, they paid tribute to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman placing a floral wreath before his mural.
BCL demands re-introduction of student politics at BUET
The Bangladesh Chhatra League today demanded the re-introduction of student politics at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and protested the authority's unconstitutional, contrary to fundamental rights, and anti-education decision.
Education Minister urges to investigate if militants are active in BUET
Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhury Nowfel has urged to investigate whether the activities of any militant group are being carried out in Bangladesh University of Engineering (BUET).
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