JU expels 289 Chhatra League activists, suspends 9 teachers

Jahangirnagar University (JU) expelled 289 Chhatra League activists for their alleged involvement in attacks on students during the Anti-discrimination Student Movement in last year's July and August.

However, their identities have not been disclosed yet.

Additionally, nine teachers have been suspended for allegedly instigating the attacks.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan announced the decision early Tuesday (March 18) after a syndicate meeting that lasted nearly 15 hours, starting at 11:30am the previous day in the university’s new administrative building.

According to sources, current students have been temporarily expelled; students who have completed their exams will have their results withheld and former students will have their certificates suspended.

"A further investigation committee has been formed," the vice-chancellor said.

Nine teachers have been suspended for allegedly aiding the attacks on protesting students.

"These suspensions are based on allegations of involvement in the attacks by Chhatra League and police," the vice-chancellor said.

"Initial investigations have also implicated several other teachers. A structured committee has been formed to gather more evidence,” he added.

The suspended teachers are: former proctor Professor Alamgir Kabir; Associate Professor Firoz-ul-Hasan, former dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; Professor Bashir Ahmed, former provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Professor Israfil Ahmed, Sheikh Russell Hall Provost Tajuddin Shikder, Professor Nazmul Hasan Talukder (Bangla Department), Associate Professor Ikhtiar Uddin Bhuiyan, (Government and Politics Department), Associate Professor Hosne Ara Baby (History Department), and Assistant Professor Mehedi Iqbal (Geography and Environment Department).

Two university officials and a staff member have also been dismissed: Nahidur Rahman Khan, Rajib Chowdhury, and Hall attendant Mohsin.