Dhaka: A group of students of Dhaka University has sought the resignation of Proctor AKM Golam Rabbani for his “failure” in providing security to the general students of the university.
Abu Raihan, a student of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, submitted a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Akhteruzzaman, seeking the resignation of the proctor.
Earlier in the day, several students under the banner of ‘Students against repression’ brought out a rally from the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla around 1 pm and marched towards the VC office.
In response, DU VC said the memorandum will be sent to the probe committee and the committee will take the decision in this regard.
Meanwhile, a group of teachers under the banner of ‘Teachers against repression’ held a press conference at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) on the campus.
They demanded punishment of those involved in the recent attacks on teachers and students.
They also announced that a ‘teachers’ solidarity assembly’ will be held at the foot of Aparajeyo Bangla around 11 am on July 19.
Besides, a cultural programme against repression will also be held at Kalabhaban on July 23.
Earlier on Sunday, quota movement activists and DU teachers came under attack while they were staging a human chain demonstration on the Central Shaheed Minar premises, demanding immediate release of the arrested quota movement leaders and punishment for the attackers.
