Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit of Jatiyo Chhatra Shakti has demanded that teachers, students, officers, employees, and relevant individuals accused of aiding and participating in attacks on students during the July Uprising be brought to justice through a fresh investigation.
Leaders and activists of the organisation raised these demands at a press conference held at the university’s Shaheed Minar premises on Tuesday.
Alongside the re-investigation, they presented several key demands, including the announcement of an election schedule for Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU), restoration of academic discipline, ensuring campus security, and comprehensive administrative and infrastructural reforms.
Ziauddin Ayan, president of the university unit of the organisation, said that fair justice must be ensured through a re-investigation of the teachers, students, officers, and employees accused of aiding and participating in the attacks on students.
He also called for the immediate announcement of JAKSU election schedule so that the election process can be completed without delay.
To restore academic discipline, he demanded bringing the teachers concerned to justice, introducing a teacher evaluation system, holding improvement examinations across all departments, and allowing the re-evaluation of answer scripts.
Additionally, Ziauddin Ayan demanded the prompt arrest and trial of those involved in the attempted rape of a female student in May this year, whilst urging the authorities to strengthen overall campus security.
Leaders of the organisation also demanded the automation of key administrative and academic offices – including the controller of examinations office, registrar office, and central library – to bring dynamism to university operations.
Moreover, they called for the formulation and implementation of a full master plan for the university.
