Teachers at Barishal University have withdrawn their academic shutdown following assurances from newly appointed Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid. The decision was announced in a statement on Saturday, confirming that classes and examinations would continue despite the university entering a 19-day general holiday starting May 17.

The teachers had launched their second phase of shutdown on May 10, demanding resolution of long-standing promotion-related complications. During the protest, they declared former vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Mohammad Toufiq Alam unwelcome and locked several administrative offices, halting academic and administrative activities and suspending 46 final exams. On May 14, the government replaced vice-chancellors at 11 public universities, including Barishal University, appointing Dr. Rashid, previously the institution’s treasurer.

After discussions with the new vice-chancellor, teachers expressed satisfaction with his commitment to address promotion issues in coordination with the University Grants Commission. Faculty members and students welcomed the move, hoping it would restore normal academic operations and resolve the administrative crisis soon.