The Jagannath University Teachers' Association has issued a 72-hour ultimatum with three demands following the attack on the university's Proctor, Professor Dr Muhammad Tazammol Hoque.
The ultimatum was given during a human chain protest at the university's Shaheed Minar Chattar on Wednesday at 12pm, condemning the assault on the proctor.
The three demands are to bring the attackers to justice, form an investigation committee into the attack, and remove the bus and laguna stands around the university.
During the protest, the teachers said that within the next 72 hours, all individuals involved in the attack must be brought under the law, the university administration must form an investigation committee, and all bus and laguna stands around the university should be removed from the area near Ray Shaheb Bazar.
They mentioned that attacks on university staff and students are attacks on the university itself, and they are calling for exemplary punishment for the attackers. They also pointed out that during the attack, the perpetrators said: “We couldn’t find Jagannath University students, but we’ve found the teachers—let’s beat them up,” highlighting that the attack was premeditated and a threat to the university.
Professor Md Mosharraf Hossain, President of the Jagannath University Teachers’ Association and a faculty member of the Management Studies Department, said: "Such incidents should not have occurred. If the demands we have made are not fulfilled, we will be forced to take a tougher course of action. The Teachers' Association will always be vigilant for the safety of everyone in the Jagannath University family."
Professor Md Rais Uddin, General Secretary of the Jagannath University Teachers' Association and Chairperson of the Islamic Studies Department said: "The attack on Professor Dr Muhammad Tazammol Hoque could be a planned attack by the companions of the Awami League.”
He added: “On behalf of the Teachers' Association, we demand that within the next 72 hours, all those involved in this attack be brought under the law. An investigation committee must be formed to find out whether any university staff or students are involved in this attack.”
“Additionally, within 72 hours, the university administration must remove all bus and laguna stands around the university, especially from Ray Shaheb Bazar," he further said.
It is worth mentioning that on the evening of December 6, a group of criminals attacked the vehicle of Jagannath University Proctor and Professor of the Islamic Studies Department, Dr Tazammol Hoque, at the Tatibazar area in Old Dhaka.
Both the proctor and his driver were injured in the incident. Three individuals were immediately detained in connection with the attack.
