Nine students at Chittagong University have completed 33 hours of hunger strike demanding the return of the Fine Arts Institute to the main campus. Despite multiple negotiation attempts by university officials, students remain steadfast. Two students fell ill on Tuesday afternoon and were administered IV fluids. Although the Vice-Chancellor had promised relocation by March 31, the process has stalled, pending final syndicate approval.

Prof. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, the Education Adviser, has urged KUET students to end their hunger strike and return to class, citing health concerns amid extreme heat. He assured them that a high-level delegation will soon visit the campus to assess the situation and work toward a solution in collaboration with faculty and students. The adviser also spoke directly with students over the phone, requesting them to prioritize their well-being.

Students at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) have continued their hunger strike demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. M. Masud. The strike began Monday at 3:30 PM, and five students have since fallen ill and received treatment at local clinics. Although university officials have held several rounds of talks, no resolution has been reached. Protesters rejected a delegation sent by Adviser Mahfuz Alam and insist on their demands.

A fresh clash broke out between students of Dhaka College and City College today. The violence was reportedly triggered by the assault of a Dhaka College student on Monday. Witnesses said Dhaka College students gathered in front of City College, where teachers attempted to intervene. The situation escalated when Dhaka College students began throwing bricks at City College’s gate, leading to a chase and counter-chase between the groups.

The University of Scholars has temporarily expelled two female students—Fatema Tahsin Oishi (Business Administration) and Faria Haque Tina (English)—over the murder of Jahidul Islam Parvez. The university stated that a preliminary investigation indicated their possible involvement. If the allegations are confirmed, their studentship will be permanently revoked and strict action taken. Parvez was reportedly laughing with friends when the two female students and four others accused them of making fun. An altercation followed, which allegedly led to his death.

Since 4 PM Monday, 32 students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) have been on a hunger strike demanding the resignation of Vice-Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Machud. They accuse the administration of failing to protect students from an attack by student political groups and outsiders on February 18. No arrests have been made, and the university suspended 37 students, including protesters.

Polytechnic students in Chattogram blocked roads demanding cancellation of a 30% promotion quota for craft instructors applying for junior instructor posts. They argue that many craft instructors lack the technical background required for teaching roles. Most only have education up to class 8 or SSC, traditionally serving as lab assistants. Students announced they would continue protests, including hunger strikes, until their demands are met.

KUET Director of Student Welfare Professor Dr. Abdullah Elias Akhtar has called on students to resolve issues through dialogue instead of resorting to hunger strikes. He assured students that he would discuss the suspension of 37 students with the university administration. Assistant Professor Raju Ahmed added that necessary legal assistance would be provided regarding the case against the students and discussions are underway to withdraw the case. He clarified that the KUET administration has no involvement in the case.

Barisal University Vice-Chancellor Professor Suchita Sharmin removed several officials and appointed unqualified individuals, ignoring the Academic Council and Syndicate meetings. She also expelled one professor and two teachers due to disagreements. Students protested, accusing her of retaining authoritarian figures in departments despite repeated demands for change.

Students from various polytechnic institutes have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to fulfill their six-point demand. Failing that, they plan to march towards Dhaka. Earlier, the students held a mass rally in front of Dhaka Women Polytechnic, protesting the annulment of the High Court’s ruling on promoting Craft Instructors to Junior Instructor posts, renaming of designations, and the permanent dismissal of all employees involved in legal disputes. The rally also condemned recent attacks on students in Comilla.

Polytechnic students began a grand rally at Agargaon to demand the fulfillment of six key demands and to protest recent attacks on students in Comilla. Protesters carried placards with slogans like “I am a diploma engineer, who are you?” and “Tools of terror, rise again.” Their demands include cancellation of promotion quotas, reversal of promotion orders, designation changes, termination of lawsuit-linked personnel, cancellation of 2021 recruitments, and immediate amendment of controversial recruitment rules.

A murder case has been filed against eight individuals—including PrimeAsia students and outsiders—by Humayun Kabir, brother of Zahidul Islam Parvez (23), a student who was killed. An additional 20–30 unidentified individuals have also been named. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend those involved. PUSAB, a platform of private university students, has demanded justice and swift arrests in the case.

Parvez Mosharraf (23), a student of Textile Engineering at Primeasia University, was stabbed to death during a clash between student groups in Banani. The altercation reportedly involved students from the university’s Textile and English departments. The incident took place in the evening and left Parvez fatally injured with a stab wound to the chest.

Education Adviser Prof. Dr. Bidhan Ranjan Ray Podder emphasized the importance of school-level autonomy to improve primary education. He called for empowering school heads and officials to ensure children’s literacy in language and mathematics. He said the ideal scenario would be for primary schools to be autonomous with their own budgeting and accountability mechanisms. Though not currently feasible, he announced that mid-day meals will soon be introduced in all primary schools in 165 upazilas under two ongoing projects.

After a human chain protest on Saturday titled “Rise in Red,” technical education students announced a nationwide mass gathering on Sunday to demand their six-point charter. Demonstrators chanted slogans such as “Blood is burning,” “Abu Sayeed Mugdha, the war isn’t over,” “Builders of the nation, rise once again,” and “Why the attack in Cumilla? We demand answers.” On Friday, students had marched in protest wearing white shrouds around their heads, symbolizing their readiness for sacrifice.