Jagannath University Shutdown Declared

Staff Correspondent

Jagannath University Teachers’ Association General Secretary Professor Dr. Rais Uddin announced a university shutdown until student demands are met.

On May 15, during discussions with protesting students at Kakrail, he stated that no academic or examination activities would take place until their demands were fulfilled.

Protesters have been at Kakrail for over 24 hours, with many spending the night on the streets.

The four demands include housing scholarships for 70% of students starting FY 2025–26, approval of the full budget without cuts, implementation of the second campus project, and investigation into the police attack on May 14, ensuring punishment for those responsible.

The May 14 long march to the Chief Advisor’s residence was disrupted near Kakrail Mosque when police used tear gas, sound grenades, and water cannons, injuring over 100 people.

That evening, Advisor Mahfuz held a briefing at the site, which ended after protests from the crowd, including the throwing of a water bottle.

Students resolved to continue their sit-in until the demands are addressed.