Kuet shut sine die
The Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (Kuet) administration has announced the indefinite closure of all residential halls due to security concerns following recent student protests.
Students have been instructed to vacate the halls by 10:00am today.
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The announcement, issued under the directive of the vice-chancellor, was signed by Kuet Registrar Anichur Rahman Bhuiyan.
The decision was finalised during the 99th syndicate meeting held yesterday, with some members attending in person and others joining online.
Additionally, the Kuet administration has requested the Khulna police commissioner to deploy adequate police personnel around the university halls, campus, and surrounding areas.
Attempts to reach the VC and registrar for comment via mobile and WhatsApp were unsuccessful.
However, Pro-VC Prof Sk Shariful Alam told The Daily Star that the decision was made to ensure students' safety.
"There are multiple reasons behind this, but simply put, student security is our top priority. Given the current situation, many students feel unsafe," he said.
He added that parts of the university's boundary wall are under construction, and once completed, campus security will improve significantly.
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