Teachers and students of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) in Gopalganj formed a human chain on the third day of their ongoing protest to seek justice over the rape of a fellow student and attack on demonstrators.
More than 500 students and teachers joined the human chain in front of the university's main gate at 11am, organized by the university teachers’ association.
“We will continue to demonstrate until the rapists are given the maximum punishment,” said Dr Md Kamruzzaman, president of the association.
Proctor Dr Md Raziur Rahman has urged locals, the district administration, and law enforcement to ensure the safety of the students and teachers protesting for justice to be done. “Let this movement be an example, so that the horrible incident that occurred here never happens again,” he said.
A teacher speaks at the the human chain formed by the students and teachers of Gopalganj’s Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University (BSMRSTU) on Saturday, February 26, 2022 Dhaka TribuneVice Chancellor of the university, Dr AQM Mahbub said the gang rape and attack on the demonstrators that left dozens injured were inhumane.
“We have taken to the streets to demand justice, and to make sure the perpetrators fear to do such a thing again. This is our small effort to create an environment where our girls can study comfortably and with dignity."
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Earlier at a press conference at 10am, the BSMRSTU students said not only the rapists, but the attackers have to be identified and brought to justice. They urged the authorities to meet their demands, including directives from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on ensuring the safety of the students.
On Friday, the BSMRSTU students led a torch procession as part of their continued protest demanding justice over the gang rape.
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At least 2,000 students took part in the procession, which began at around 7pm, and paraded around the campus.
So far, 10 people have been arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and police in connection with the gang rape of a BSMRSTU student.
