Khulna University (KU) students on Thursday locked the administrative building and suspended all academic activities, demanding justice over allegations that a hidden mobile phone was used to secretly record videos inside a women's dormitory washroom.
The protest erupted after residents of Bijoy ’24 Hall discovered a mobile phone concealed inside a washroom on Wednesday night.
Students subsequently detained Imam Hasan, 24, son of the hall canteen owner, who had been working at the canteen for about two years. They accused him of secretly recording videos of female students.
According to students, the phone was spotted around 10:30pm, prompting suspicion and a search. They alleged that several secretly recorded videos were found on the device.
The protesters further claimed that Imam had been recording videos through a washroom ventilator for an extended period and sharing them in various Telegram groups. They also alleged that his wife was aware of the activities.
The incident sparked outrage among residential students, who raised concerns about their privacy and safety.
Students held a protest rally at Hadi Chattar at noon, demanding a fair investigation and exemplary punishment for those responsible.
They alleged that the university administration had failed to take effective action hours after the incident came to light and claimed that previous allegations of sexual harassment involving university teachers had also not been adequately addressed.
The protesters declared that all academic and administrative activities would remain suspended until a credible investigation is completed and those responsible are brought to justice.
Bijoy ’24 Hall Provost Prof Dr Selina Ahmed said the matter is being investigated.
“The investigation is ongoing. It would not be appropriate to comment before it is completed. Necessary information and actions will be shared after the investigation report is received,” she said.
