DU VC lauds BCL

Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman praised Chhatra League leaders and activists yesterday when they went to submit a memorandum to him, protesting the remarks of Dhaka University Teachers' Association President Prof Md Rahmat Ullah, "paying tribute" to Khandaker Mushtaque.

The VC said, "I thank the students of Dhaka University for condemning and protesting this issue with a civil approach and language... I hope this issue will be resolved. If any untoward incident arises, the way BCL activists protested in a responsible manner, any problem can be solved."   

Rahmat Ullah spoke on Mushtaque at a discussion organised by the DU administration at TSC auditorium on Mujibnagar Day (April 17).

Later, he apologised -- terming what sounded like praising Mushtaque "unintentional".

Mushtaque is one of the chief conspirators behind the assassination of Bangabandhu.

Meanwhile, Rahmat Ullah yesterday arranged a press conference at Dhaka University Club to clarify his stance. He said, "If I said anything inadvertently while speaking at the meeting, it was a mistake. For this, I apologise."

"I have been working for the interest of the country and the nation by remaining steadfast in the spirit of the Liberation War and the ideals of Bangabandhu," he added.