Five visually impaired students from Chittagong University (CU) were detained for consuming cannabis in their dormitories.
The incident occurred around 12:30am on Monday, when members of the university's proctorial body intervened in a room in Alawal Hall.
The hall administration is expected to take action against them according to university regulations.
The students said that the room in Alawal Hall was known for regular cannabis use.
On the night of the incident, while the five visually impaired students were using cannabis, other students alerted the proctor.
Two assistant proctors afterward found them in the act.
Regarding the incident, Shihab Uddin, President of the Disabled Students Society of Chittagong University (DISCO), said: “We do not accept responsibility for the five individuals involved in this incident. Our organization (DISCO) has always worked against drug use.”
He added: “We have no objections to the university administration's decision regarding this matter, as long as it does not negatively impact our education or other areas.”
Assistant Proctor Sayed Bin Kamal said: “We have detained the five visually impaired students while they were consuming cannabis. The hall administration will take action against them according to university laws.”
