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CUET campus shut down amid vice-chancellor replacement row
Students and staff at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology have enforced a complete shutdown, locking the main gate in protest over administrative changes. The action reflects growing tensions over the institution's leadership transition.
LSN Bangladesh ·
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) remained effectively closed on Tuesday as students and staff implemented a comprehensive shutdown to protest the replacement of the vice-chancellor. The campus main gate was locked, preventing normal academic and administrative operations from proceeding.
The shutdown represents a significant escalation in campus tensions surrounding the leadership change. University authorities have not yet issued an official statement addressing the protesters' demands or providing clarity on the timeline for administrative decisions.
Students and staff have cited concerns about the institutional processes governing the vice-chancellor's replacement and the lack of transparency in the decision-making procedure. The complete cessation of activities underscores the depth of dissatisfaction among the university community regarding how the transition is being managed.
As of Tuesday evening, there was no indication when normal university operations would resume. University administrators have not announced negotiations or dialogue with protest leaders to resolve the standoff.
This shutdown marks the latest in a series of campus disruptions at CUET, highlighting broader governance challenges within the institution.