RANGPUR, Jan 5, 2025 (BSS) - Vice-chancellor of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) Professor Dr Md Showkat Ali today said that punitive action has been taken against 71 students of the university involved in the murder of martyr Abu Sayeed.
 
He said the Begum Rokeya University Central Students’ Union (BRUCSU) elections will be organized before any other elections in this university.
 
Until further orders, all types of elections of the teachers-officers-employees' associations or unions in Begum Rokeya University will remain suspended.
 
He also said that various decisions in this regard have been taken in the wake of discussions with the leaders of the teachers, officers and employees' organizations on Saturday night.
 
The vice-chancellor disclosed the information while briefing journalists after the 109th syndicate meeting of the university held at the administrative building on Sunday.
 
He said that 71 students of the university involved in opposing and attacking the July Revolution student movement have been brought under punishment for various terms on the recommendation of the disciplinary committee.
 
“Of them, legal action has been taken against 15 students whose studentship has ended, 33 have been expelled for two semesters and 23 have been expelled for one semester,” he said.
 
Besides, nine teachers, officials and employees involved in the same incident, along with the former proctor arrested by the police, have already been suspended.
 
“Further action will be taken against them as per the Government Servants Discipline and Appeal Rules 2018 for not responding to the show cause letter,” the vice-chancellor added.
 
The vice-chancellor said that the constitution for the BRUCSU elections has been approved in the syndicate meeting.
 
“In light of the said constitution, the roadmap for the BRUCSU and different hall union elections will be announced after discussing with various stakeholders including students,” he said.
 
He also said that the administration is always vigilant to ensure that no untoward incident takes place on the campus of martyr Abu Sayeed’s University.
 
“As per the decision of the previous syndicate meeting, student politics will remain suspended on the campus until further order,” he said.
 
Vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Showkat Ali presided over the university’s 109th syndicate meeting that was attended by the other members.