Students demand arrest of attackers at Kuet

Students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) staged a protest yesterday demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the recent attack on students.

The protest march began at 12:00pm from the Student Welfare Centre and passed through several halls, including Dr SM Rashid Hall, Shaheed Smriti Hall, Fazlul Haque Hall, Ekushey Hall, and Khan Jahan Ali Hall, before returning to the starting point.

During the demonstration, students chanted slogans such as "Break the shackles of student politics," "Beware of political agents," and "Education and terrorism cannot coexist."

At a brief rally following the protest, students voiced their frustration over the lack of action even after four days since the incident.

They expressed concerned over their security, with many afraid to leave the campus. They also criticised the university administration, saying that the advisory committee had yet to engage with them or offer any resolution.

A student of civil engineering said, "We urge the chief adviser to take immediate action and ensure our safety so we can resume our studies without fear."

Meanwhile, the protesting students sent a letter to the chief adviser, demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Masud and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Shariful Islam.

In the letter, they blamed Chhatra Dal for the attack on students.

                          The letter was sent via email to the chief adviser's office yesterday, and some students will submit the letter tomorrow at the CA's office.