Awami League’s lockdown program: Classes and exams at Shanto-Mariam, AIUB on November 12-13 canceled

Staff Correspondent

Two private universities in the capital—Shanto-Moriam University of Creative Technology (SMUCT) and American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)—have postponed all classes and exams scheduled for November 12 and 13, in light of the two-day ‘lockdown program’ announced by the Awami League.

The academic authorities of the two universities have announced in a notification published on students’ emails and official websites that classes and examination activities will be closed on those two days. New dates for the postponed classes and examinations will be announced later when the situation normalizes.

“Considering the safety of students, all academic activities on November 12 and 13 are being suspended,” a statement from Shanta-Mariam University said. Further instructions will be communicated via email.

Similarly, AIUB authorities said in a notice, “Due to transportation conditions and security uncertainties, classes and exams on the scheduled dates will not be held. The schedule of postponed classes and exams will be announced later.”

It is feared that the Awami League’s ‘lockdown program’ in the capital may affect traffic control, increased law enforcement activity, and the presence of offices and courts. The educational institution has informed that this decision has been taken in the interest of student travel and safety.