KUET admin cuts internet, water supply
KUET Correspondent :
The Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) administration has cut off internet and water supply to its dormitories as students continue to defy orders to vacate halls following the university’s indefinite closure announcement on February 25.
A visit by The Business Standard to the campus on Wednesday confirmed that Wi-Fi and water services had been disrupted in Dr SM Rashid Hall.
Students alleged that the administration is using these measures to force them out and suppress their protest demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohammad Masud.
“Since we have declared the VC as unwanted, we are not accepting any decision made by the syndicate under him,” a student from Dr SM Rashid Hall stated anonymously.
VC Prof Mohammad Masud denied using force, stating, “Those who have remained in the halls, our provost and teachers are trying to persuade them to leave peacefully.”
On Tuesday, KUET issued a notice instructing students to leave their residential halls by 10 AM Wednesday and announced the suspension of all academic activities until further notice.
The demand for the VC’s resignation originated on February 18 following a violent clash between general students and members of Chhatra Dal over banning student politics on campus.
At least 30 students were injured as the conflict escalated, reportedly involving outside attackers.
In response, an emergency syndicate meeting was held, leading to the suspension of academic activities until February 28.
On February 23, KUET students met Shabbir Ahmed, assistant personal secretary to the chief adviser, and submitted a six-point demand, including: VC’s removal, ensuring a politics-free campus
On Tuesday, students attempted to lock the gate of the VC’s residence as part of their demonstration. Despite administrative efforts, protesters remain firm in their demands, vowing to continue their movement.
