Jamaat, JCD urge govt to address JnU students’ demands through discussions
Past governments have failed to address these concerns, leaving the university community with no option but to protest for their legitimate demands, says Jamaat leader Maulana ATM Masum
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has called upon the government to addresses the demands of protesting students of Jagannath University through discussions.
"We strongly urge the government to restore a fair educational environment at Jagannath University by accepting their just demands through discussions with students and teachers," Jamaat-e-Islami acting Secretary General Maulana ATM Masum said in a statement tonight (15 May).
He said, "We are observing with concern that students and teachers of Jagannath University have been protesting for several days over the housing crisis and other pressing issues. Their ongoing movement is disrupting the academic environment and hampering students' education."
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The statement further noted that students and teachers at Jagannath University have long faced various unresolved issues, particularly related to accommodation.
"Past governments have failed to address these concerns, leaving the university community with no option but to protest for their legitimate demands," it said.
The statement emphasised that it is the government's responsibility to engage in dialogue with students and teachers and promptly work toward a fair and lasting solution.
Earlier in evening, Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal Vice-President Kazi Zia Uddin Basit went to the protest venue in Kakrail, expressing solidarity with their demands.
The JCD leader also urged the government to accept the students' demands.
The Jagannath University (JnU) Teachers' Association announced a shutdown of the institution's educational activities until the government meets the three-point demand they and the students are pushing for.
The three-point demand of JnU students and teachers include implementing housing allowance for 70% of JnU students starting from 2025-26 academic year, approving the proposed full budget for the same period without any cuts, and initiating the second campus project as a priority in the next Ecnec meeting.
They are now also demanding justice for the police action on their long march yesterday.
