Protesters from different groups brought out separate torch processions at Dhaka University campus this evening protesting the recent communal attacks across the country.
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Edu Institutes: DU students demand resumption of classes
Demanding reopening of all educational institutions following health guidelines, students of seven DU-affiliated colleges demonstrated near New Market yesterday. Photo: Rashed Shumon
DU Correspondent
DU Correspondent
A group of Dhaka University students held a protest at the base of Raju Sculpture on the campus yesterday morning, demanding reopening of educational institutions and dormitories.
They also brought out a procession around 11am and later announced another demonstration programme for tomorrow over the same demand.
Eighteen teachers of different departments at DU expressed solidarity with students during the rally.
Prof Asif Nazrul, a teacher of law department, criticised Education Minister Dipu Moni for her comment regarding reopening educational institutions.
Education Minister Dipu Moni yesterday said there is no pressure from larger portion of students and guardians to re-open educational institutions. She came up with the remark at a time when the demand for re-opening is getting louder. There are some pressures from different quarters in this regard but not from the majority of students and guardians, said the minister while
Digital Security Act formulated to legitimise oppression: Anu Muhammad
Jahangirnagar University teacher Prof Anu Muhammad speaking at a rally arranged by Chhatra Union held at the foot of Raju Sculpture on the Dhaka University campus on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Photo: Star Star Digital Report Star Digital Report
The Digital Security Act has been formulated to stop general people from speaking against injustice and irregularities and to legitimise oppression, said economist Prof Anu Muhammad today. This government talks about the rule of law, but the government is constantly violating the laws which are inconvenient for them (government). The law states no one can be tortured in police custody but we can see many people are being picked up and tortured there. The government has enacted the Digital Security Act to legitimise its oppression, he said.