No classes were held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (Kuet) on Sunday, despite the university reopening after a two-and-a-half-month closure, as teachers began a class boycott over various demands.
Md Abdullah Elias Akhtar, director of Students' Welfare at Kuet, said: “Classes could not be held as the teachers’ association is boycotting academic activities. The teachers remain firm in their decision. The vice-chancellor is holding a meeting with the teachers today.”
Md Faruk Hossain, general secretary of the Kuet Teachers’ Association, said: “We will not return to classes until justice is served against those responsible for the February 18 unrest and the assault on the vice-chancellor and other faculty members. We have already informed the newly appointed acting VC of our position.”
The crisis began on February 18 following an attack on students on campus.
In response, students demanded the resignation of the vice-chancellor (VC), pro-vice-chancellor (Pro-VC), and the director of students' welfare (DSW).
The prolonged protests—including a hunger strike by students—eventually led the Ministry of Education to remove the Kuet vice-chancellor and Pro-VC from their positions.
On Thursday, Prof Dr Md Hazrat Ali from the Civil Engineering Department at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) was appointed as the acting vice-chancellor.
He arrived in Khulna on Friday and formally assumed office on Saturday.
Students have expressed frustration over the prolonged suspension of classes and exams.
