Khulna University of Engineering and Technology remains without permanent leadership five months after student political violence suspended operations. Students from 2021-22 academic sessions returned to classes Sunday despite administrative uncertainty affecting over 7,500 enrollees. The campus functions under temporary oversight while awaiting the vice-chancellor appointment procedures.
Violence erupted February 18 when clashes injured over one hundred people during protests demanding student politics bans. Government officials removed the vice-chancellor and associate vice-chancellor following the incidents. An interim replacement resigned after three weeks due to faculty resistance.
Ministry of Education announced new appointment procedures June 10 but progress stalled. Teachers demand accountability for faculty assaults before resuming normal activities. Guardian Forum Dhaka organized protests urging immediate academic resumption while submitting formal requests to University Grants Commission leadership.
Student representatives expressed concerns about lost educational time while acknowledging faculty tensions. Many students avoid campus due to security worries despite partial reopening efforts. The university continues operating without clear resolution timelines.
Violence erupted February 18 when clashes injured over one hundred people during protests demanding student politics bans. Government officials removed the vice-chancellor and associate vice-chancellor following the incidents. An interim replacement resigned after three weeks due to faculty resistance.
Ministry of Education announced new appointment procedures June 10 but progress stalled. Teachers demand accountability for faculty assaults before resuming normal activities. Guardian Forum Dhaka organized protests urging immediate academic resumption while submitting formal requests to University Grants Commission leadership.
Student representatives expressed concerns about lost educational time while acknowledging faculty tensions. Many students avoid campus due to security worries despite partial reopening efforts. The university continues operating without clear resolution timelines.
