The Ministry of Education has issued separate notifications removing KUET Vice Chancellor Professor Muhammad Masood and Pro-VC Professor SK Shariful Alam. The decision, approved by the President and Chancellor, comes after prolonged student protests and hunger strikes demanding their ouster. They have been instructed to return to their respective departments.

Mahathir Hasan, one of the accused in the murder of Zahidul Islam Parvez, a student at Prime Asia University and a leader of Chhatra Dal, has confessed to the crime. Earlier, on Wednesday, another suspect, Md. Al Kamal Sheikh, also gave a confessional statement in court. Parvez was fatally stabbed on April 19. According to the case statement, Mehraj and his associates attacked Parvez with sticks, knives, and machetes, leading to his death.

Following months of protests and a 57-hour hunger strike, the Vice Chancellor and Pro-Vice Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) have stepped down. While students celebrated the resignations, KUET Teachers’ Association expressed disappointment, calling it a setback for justice since the decision came without any formal investigation.

Two students from the University of Scholars have been arrested in connection with the murder of Zahidul Islam Parvez. The suspects are Fatema Tahsin Oishi from the Business Administration department and Faria Haque Tina from the English department. The university had previously suspended both students temporarily. Parvez was allegedly killed after an altercation involving the two students, who claimed he and his friends were laughing at them.

Contrary to reports, KUET Pro-VC Sheikh Shariful Alam has not resigned. Instead, he submitted a letter to the Education Adviser, requesting a halt to any dismissal process pending further investigation. A ministry official acknowledged that discussions on removing the VC and Pro-VC are ongoing.

Education Adviser Dr. C. R. Abrar expressed grave concern over ongoing unrest at educational institutions across the country. “We have a plan to address this,” he said. Speaking about the recent tension at KUET, he mentioned that a committee has been formed and the government will act based on its recommendations. “We’ve started working. I urge students to remain calm,” he added, assuring swift resolution.

Four female students at Baufal Salehia Fazil Madrasa were reportedly penalized for refusing to remove their hijabs during a Hadith exam. The exam’s tag officer, Tural Pramanik, allegedly confiscated their answer sheets. One student’s paper was later returned after she broke down in tears, but the remaining three did not receive theirs back. Pramanik is a BRDB project officer.

The Ministry of Education has announced that the government has initiated the process to relieve Professor Dr. Muhammad Mashud, Vice Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), and the Pro-Vice Chancellor from their responsibilities.

In an official statement, the ministry cited recent events and the need to swiftly restore normalcy and resume academic activities as the reasons behind this decision. A search committee will be formed shortly to appoint new individuals to both positions.

To ensure uninterrupted university operations during this interim period, a senior professor will be temporarily assigned the role of Acting Vice Chancellor.

Sabbir Ahmed, acting secretary of the Technical Student Movement Cell, announced a revival of protests, withdrawing the earlier suspension decision. He stated that the committee formed by the Education Ministry lacks credibility, as similar past committees failed to meet any demands. A new wave of protests is set to begin, with fresh programs to be declared at a representative conference on Thursday.

The expulsion orders of 37 students from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) have been revoked. The decision was made during a syndicate meeting on Wednesday afternoon, as students continued an indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of the Vice Chancellor. However, a criminal case filed by an outsider naming 22 students remains active. Meanwhile, students persist with their protest under scorching heat, with many falling ill.

The General Secretary of the KUET Teachers’ Association, Dr. Md. Faruk Hossain, stated that the association stands firmly on the matter of upholding the dignity of the Vice Chancellor. “Since the government has intervened, they should take appropriate action if any faults are found. But if a Vice Chancellor is forced to resign due to pressure from any group, we strongly oppose it,” he said. Dr. Hossain also mentioned that teachers were subjected to abuse by students following the incident, and academic activities will remain suspended until justice is served for the assaulted teachers. Association President Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam added, “We are deeply hurt that the Education Adviser did not speak to us today.”

A three-member team from the University Grants Commission (UGC) has begun investigating ongoing unrest at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET). The probe began Wednesday morning following a brief visit and discussion with protesting students by Education Ministry adviser Dr. C. R. Abrar. Despite appeals, students have refused to end their hunger strike. The UGC team is now speaking directly with students and faculty.

Dr. C. R. Abrar, Education Adviser, visited KUET to check on students protesting with a hunger strike demanding VC Masood’s resignation. Arriving around 9:45 AM, he spoke with the students and expressed concern for their health. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has formed a three-member committee to resolve the crisis and will visit the campus today. Dr. Abrar also urged students to consider ending their hunger strike for health reasons.

Student protesters at Dhaka’s Shahbagh have called for a nationwide class boycott, demanding the resignation of KUET Vice Chancellor Professor Mohammad Masood. Over 300 students from institutions including BUET, Jagannath University, CUET, KUET, and Dhaka College gathered under the “Shahbagh Blockade” banner. Solidarity protests, including symbolic hunger strikes and sit-ins, will be held across campuses. A protest rally will also take place at the Raju Memorial Sculpture at 3 PM.

Polytechnic students have temporarily suspended their protest after the Education Ministry assured them of action on their six-point demands. A committee has been formed under the Technical and Madrasa Education Division to draft an implementation roadmap. The ministry has requested three weeks for this process. Students warned that if progress stalls, they will resume the movement with greater intensity.