A 5.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Dhaka and surrounding areas on Friday morning caused visible cracks in six newly built ten-story residential halls at Jahangirnagar University. Students reported fractures in floors, walls, and washrooms, sparking panic and raising renewed concerns about construction quality. Allegations of corruption and substandard work in the university’s recent infrastructure projects have long persisted and resurfaced following this incident. Many students evacuated the buildings and gathered in open spaces for safety. They are now demanding a full structural assessment, accountability for those responsible, and immediate safety measures. The university administration confirmed that the affected dormitories were built under a previous administration and acknowledged visible irregularities. Vice-Chancellor Professor Kamrul Ahsan stated that engineers and experts have been instructed to inspect the damage and ensure safety. The incident has reignited debate over transparency and safety in campus development projects.
ঢাকাসহ আশপাশের এলাকায় শুক্রবার (২১ নভেম্বর) সকালে ৫.৭ মাত্রার ভূমিকম্প অনুভূত হওয়ার পর জাহাঙ্গীরনগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের (জাবি) সদ্য নির্মিত ছয়টি ১০ তলা আবাসিক ভবনে নতুন করে ফাটল দেখা দিয়েছে। মেঝে, দেয়াল ও ওয়াশরুমের বিভিন্ন স্থানে ফাটল ধরা পড়ায় শিক্ষার্থ
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