Jagannath University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Raihs Uddin has called for breaking the 13-year silence surrounding the Shapla Chattar incident and uncovering the truth. He made the remarks on Tuesday at a discussion organized by the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JAKSU) marking Shapla Genocide Day, held at the Department of Public Administration seminar room. The VC described the long silence as painful and said the event carried both deep sorrow and important lessons for the future. He termed the incident, which occurred amid state security and political suppression, as a deep wound for the nation.
Teacher and writer Ali Hasan Usama, the main discussant, reviewed the events of May 5, 2013, when Hefazat-e-Islam held a rally at Shapla Chattar. He highlighted the 13-point demand, the night operation, and subsequent repression, expressing concern over the lack of accurate casualty data and insufficient attention to affected families. Treasurer Professor Dr. Sabina Sharmin noted that the incident drew international attention and emphasized the need for research on the roles of law enforcement, political parties, and the media.
Speakers urged collective efforts to reveal the truth and prevent the resurgence of authoritarian or fascist forces in the future.
প্রতিনিধি, জবি প্রকাশ : ০৬ মে ২০২৬, ০০: ০২ শাপলা চত্বরের ঘটনা নিয়ে দীর্ঘ ১৩ বছরের নীরবতা ভেঙে সত্য উদঘাটনের এখনই সময় বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জগন্নাথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের (জবি) উপাচার্য অধ্যাপক ড. রইছ উদ্দীন। মঙ্গলবার লোকপ্রশাসন বিভাগের সেমিনার কক্ষে শাপলা গণহ
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