Authorities closed the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) until June 21 amid tension gripping the campus following clashes between two factions of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).
"The Cuet authorities took the decision after 124th emergency meeting of the syndicate with the departmental heads at 4:30pm on Tuesday," university Registrar Farukuzzaman confirmed.
All male students have been asked to vacate their halls by 5pm on Tuesday while the female students were asked to vacate their dormitories by 10am on Wednesday, said deputy director of Cuet Fazlur Rahman.
The classes and examinations of Honours level will remain suspended while the classes and examinations of Masters will continue, he said.
According to the university authorities, two factions of the Cuet unit Chhatra League locked into clashes several times in the last few days over previous enmity.
As a sequel to the clashes, a group of BCL obstructed busses carrying teachers, staff and students while they were heading towards the campus.
However, some teachers and staff managed to reach the campus using alternative ways.
On June 13, a group of BCL men, numbering 50, equipped with sticks and sharp weapons were seen patrolling the campus, creating panic among the students.
Anwar Hossain Shamim, assistant superintendent of Chittagong Rangunia (Circle) police, said additional police have been deployed on the campus to avoid further trouble.