Jagannath University Students Protest at Secretariat with 3-Point Demand

Dhaka, Jan. 13, 2025: Students from Jagannath University (JnU) began a peaceful sit-in protest outside the Secretariat on Monday afternoon to press for the fulfillment of their three-point demand. The protest started at 4:50 p.m., with students vowing to continue their movement until their demands are met.

The students are seeking the following:

1. Transfer of the Second Campus Project to the Army
   Students demand the immediate signing of an agreement to hand over the construction of the university’s second campus to the army. They also want the agreement to be made public after its signing.
2. Accelerated Construction of Steel-Based Buildings
   The students insist on expediting the construction of the steel-structured Bani Bhaban and Dr. Habibur Rahman Hall in Old Dhaka.
3. Accommodation Allowance
   They demand housing allowances for 70% of students until their accommodation crisis is resolved.

On Sunday, the students declared a “complete shutdown” of academic activities after ending a 31-hour hunger strike. They locked the university’s main gate and the Sajid Academic Building, halting classes and examinations indefinitely.

“We won’t allow any classes or exams until our demands are implemented,” the protesting students declared.

To maintain order, additional police forces have been deployed around the Secretariat. Law enforcement authorities are on high alert to ensure security in the area.

The students’ prolonged dissatisfaction has fueled this movement, and they remain steadfast in their resolve to continue protesting until their demands are met.