Cancel expulsion order: CU students

Expelled female students of Chittagong University yesterday placed a seven-point demand, including withdrawal of their two-year expulsion order and resignation of the proctor.

They announced the demands at a press conference in front of CU's administrative building around 3:00pm.

They also expressed concerns that the existing probe committee is not working impartially, and insisted that a new, neutral committee be formed.

On February 13, CU's Board of Residence, Health, and Discipline decided to expel these students over allegations of physically assaulting an assistant proctor and engaging in acts of religious defamation.

Rojatul Jannat Nisha, a Criminology Department student, demanded immediate resignation of the proctor and withdrawal of their expulsion orders.

"The expelled students participated in various anti-discrimination student movements. This administration, which came after the July uprising, is now working in favour of a single group instead of students," said Dhrubo Barua, a Bangla Department student.

Contacted, CU Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Prof Dr Kamal Uddin said, "We have a special syndicate meeting scheduled for Saturday. Meanwhile, we have decided to allow the expelled students 15 days to defend themselves."

"The proctor has already apologised for his comments. At this moment, we are not considering his resignation," he added.