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JAHANGIRNAGAR UNIVERSITY, July 13, 2025 (BSS) - An integrated security team is being formed through the joint efforts of Jahangirnagar University (JU) and various government agencies located in the surrounding area, aiming to strengthen security measures along the Dhaka-Aricha Highway adjacent to the university.

The decision was made at a coordination meeting of the university's Security Supervision and Coordination Committee, held today at 11 a.m. in the Senate Hall of the university.

The meeting focused on enhancing the overall security system ahead of the 
upcoming Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JUCSU) election.

JU Proctor Professor Dr A K M Rashidul Alam presided over the meeting, while Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Kamarul Ahsan, Pro-VC (Academic) Professor Dr M Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro-VC (Administration) Professor Dr Sohel Ahmed, Treasurer Professor Dr M Abdur Rab, acting Registrar A B M Azizur Rahman, Proctorial Body members, and representatives from various nearby institutions including the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC), Central Cattle Breeding and Dairy Farm, Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Highway Police, Savar and Ashulia Police Stations, the 9th Infantry Division of Bangladesh Army, and Ansar-VDP, among others, were present .

During the meeting, JU VC Professor Dr Kamrul Ahsan said, "We are currently operating in a changed and challenging environment. Despite the difficulties, with mutual cooperation we can strengthen our security system effectively."

He further proposed creating an integrated group via a messaging platform 
(WhatsApp) to ensure prompt coordination and communication among the 
stakeholders.

Representatives from the various government institutions present at the 
meeting echoed a shared commitment to reinforce the university's security and pledged their support for joint operations.