A case has been filed in connection with the death of Afsana Karim Rachi, a first-year student of the Marketing Department at Jahangirnagar University (JU), who was hit by a wayward battery-run or electric rickshaw (e-rickshaw) while walking on campus last Monday.
The case was filed following a complaint lodged by the university's security officer, Mohammad Abu Syed, at Ashulia Police Station on Thursday.
JU students stage blockade over Afsana's death
In addition, the university authorities have formed an investigation committee, with Masum Shahriar, a professor in the Pharmacy Department, serving as the convener. Other members of the committee include Professor Dr. Abu Sayeed Md. Mostafizur Rahman (Computer Science and Engineering Department), Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Razzak (Zoology Department), Professor Dr. Mohammad Humayun Kabir (Mathematics Department), Associate Professor Amina Islam (Journalism and Media Studies Department), Associate Professor Dr. Md. Ariful Haque (Marketing Department), and Deputy Registrar (General Administration) Md. Mahtab-uz-Zahid.
The committee has been instructed to submit a report within seven working days.
A black badge-wearing programme was also held on Thursday. All auto rickshaws and unregistered motorcycles have been banned from the university campus for an indefinite period.
JU student dies in rickshaw accident, protests erupt for justice
Meanwhile, classmates of Afsana gathered in front of the Business Faculty on Thursday morning to present 11 demands in response to her death. Notable demands include: legal action against the culprit within 24 hours, financial compensation for the family, modernization of the medical center within 7 days, construction of sidewalks and installation of CCTV cameras along the roadside, introduction of a shuttle bus service on campus, and the inclusion of all students under health insurance.
In addition, milad and Doa Mahfil were held at the central mosque of the university after Friday Juma prayers.
University Proctor Professor Rashidul Alam said, "An unexpected incident has occurred at our university. We are focused on identifying the culprit and ensuring they receive the maximum punishment. The administration has already filed a complaint with the police. The students' demands are very reasonable. We have already banned autorickshaws on campus and are working to implement the remaining demands."
Afsana, a student of the Marketing Department, died on Tuesday after being hit by a battery-operated rickshaw near the Arts Building on campus.