Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) reopens, no classes held

BANGLADESH NEWS

Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) reopened after a 44-day closure on Saturday, but no classes were held.

The teachers did not attend any class considering the thin attendance of the students, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Habibur Rahman told.

The Buet authorities on July 10 announced a 44-day closure in advance for Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr when the demonstrating teachers declared to resign en masse on July 22 if Vice Chancellor Prof Nazrul Islam and his deputy would not resign by that time.

But the teachers later postponed their en masse resignation after a meeting with Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid.

Asked about their movement against the VC and Pro-VC, Prof Ashraful Islam, general secretary of Buet Teachers Association, refused to make any comment on the issue on Saturday as the High Court on July 31 imposed an injunction order on the strike by teachers and students.

About the admission, the Pro-VC said the authorities will soon sit and take decision on it.

The teachers' association has been agitating for several months demanding removal of the VC and Pro-VC for their alleged involvement in irregularities.