Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has reopened after 160 days of closure due to violent clashes over demands to ban student politics. Over 100 students were injured during the February incident. The previous Vice-Chancellor was removed following student protests and hunger strikes. Although a new acting VC was appointed, faculty members refused to resume classes until justice was ensured for assaulted teachers. With the appointment of Dr. Md. Maksud Helali as the new VC, academic activities resumed on July 29.