Teachers' 'shutdown' disrupts academic activities at Barishal University

Teachers of Barishal University continued their complete
'shutdown' programme for the third consecutive day today (13 May), demanding
the resignation of the Vice-Chancellor and promotion of teachers.
All classes and examinations at the
university remained suspended while administrative activities came to a
standstill due to 'shutdown'.
Students said they are suffering
due to the suspension of academic activities and expressed hope for a quick
resolution to the crisis.
Teachers alleged that recruitment of teachers and
promotions at the university have remained stalled for a long time, disrupting
academic activities.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Toufik Alam said
there was no scope to promote teachers outside the regulations set by the
University Grants Commission.
"However, the teachers are not
accepting the existing provisions and are demanding promotions under the
previous rules. This is not within my jurisdiction," he said adding that
efforts are underway to bring the situation under control.
Meanwhile, the Eid vacation is
schedule to begin from Thursday and the campus is expected to reopen in the
first week of next month.
The protesting teachers warned that the shutdown would continue even after the
holidays if their demands are not met.















