At Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), efforts are underway to relax existing rules for promoting employees to officer positions, reportedly in violation of university regulations. Multiple sources confirmed that the issue may be discussed at the upcoming syndicate meeting scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The agenda could include a proposal to remove conditions for employees who were previously promoted to officer roles and now seek further advancement to deputy registrar or equivalent positions.

According to syndicate records, a prior decision allowed upgraded officers to be promoted further through additional upgradations, increasing the limit from two to three. However, a condition required those with a third division in public exams to have one extra year of work experience. Some of the upgraded officers are now pressing to abolish that condition, allegedly with support from senior administrators. Teachers and long-serving officers have criticized the move, warning it could undermine administrative standards and fairness in promotions.

Syndicate member Abdul Kaiyum Chowdhury stated that no decision outside university and government law is acceptable, while Vice-Chancellor Dr. A. M. Sarwar Uddin Chowdhury said he is reviewing the matter.