KUET Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Furious Reaction: “I Don’t Understand My Crime”

KUET Correspondent | April 24, 2025

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET), Sheikh Shariful Alam, expressed his confusion regarding the circumstances surrounding his alleged resignation. Despite reports in the media about his stepping down, he claimed that he neither signed any documents nor resigned.

Since last night, various media outlets have reported the resignation of KUET’s Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellor. In response, Sheikh Shariful Alam clarified that although he left the campus around 10 PM that day, he neither submitted a resignation letter nor was asked to do so.

Prior to the incident, a University Grants Commission (UGC) investigation team, under the supervision of the Ministry of Education, was conducting an inquiry at the university. Regarding this, he stated that the UGC members spoke with him for about an hour concerning events on February 18 and 19, but their questions did not suggest any indication of his failure or misconduct.

Sheikh Shariful Alam further alleged that the Vice-Chancellor did not cooperate with him in administrative or financial matters. Through a Syndicate meeting, his responsibilities were significantly curtailed, leaving him effectively excluded from any administrative or financial duties for the past four months.

He accused the administration of sidelining him, reducing the Pro-Vice-Chancellor position to a ceremonial role. His only responsibility was chairing the Library Committee.

Highlighting his commitment and integrity during his tenure, he noted that since his appointment in December last year, he had been working for the welfare of students and the institution. However, he learned about the initiative to relieve him of his duties through the media.

He remarked that if he were removed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, it would be a biased decision. He added that such an action without any crime or opportunity for self-defense might send a negative message across the campus.

In a letter to the Education Advisor, Sheikh Shariful Alam demanded a detailed investigation into the matter. He urged that any such decisions be considered thoroughly before implementation.