JU campus in turmoil over rape of student

BD Digest Reporter
Jahangirnagar University campus has become agitated over the alleged attempt to rape a female student. General students held a protest march and rally at midnight demanding the speedy arrest of the accused and exemplary punishment. Leaders and activists of various student organizations also joined the movement in solidarity with the students. Jahangirnagar University is in a state of anger over the attempted rape of a female student. Hundreds of students from different halls of the university took part in the protest march at around 10:30 pm on Wednesday. The entire campus was shaken by various slogans.

The procession, which started from Tarzan Point area, circled various roads of the campus and ended at the Proctor’s office premises. Later, the students took a position in front of the Registrar’s Building. Leaders and activists of Chhatra Dal, JKSU and various political student organizations also participated in the protest in solidarity.

The students raised five demands, including the prompt arrest of those involved in the incident, ensuring exemplary justice, and strengthening the security of female students on campus. They also demanded adequate lighting in dark areas of the campus.

Ordinary students said that the rape attempt was made and that she should be identified and brought under the law and punished. The campus is a safe place for students. Now that such an incident, such insecurity is happening here, the administration must be held accountable. The proctor said that it is his responsibility or not. So our question is whose responsibility is this? And who will take this responsibility and ensure the safety of women at our Jahangirnagar University?

The students also warned of stricter measures if the accused is not brought to justice quickly. They also announced that they will continue the protest until justice is served.

Meanwhile, the university administration says that the incident is being viewed seriously. Work is underway to identify the accused and legal action will be taken soon.

JU VC Professor Dr. Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan said, “We have taken this matter very seriously and have informed us. We are taking steps to arrest this criminal as soon as possible with all the cooperation required from the government and the forces.”

JU Proctor Dr. AKM Rashidul Alam said, “We have already filed a case with Ashulia Police Station on behalf of the university and the law enforcement agencies have started work.”

Anger and concern have been prevailing across the campus since the incident. The students have only one demand – the accused should be arrested immediately and given exemplary punishment so that such incidents do not happen again in the future.