Vice President of the Jagannath University Central Students’ Union (JnUCSU), Md. Riazul Islam has alleged that Jagannath University (JnU) is facing discrimination at the University Grants Commission (UGC) due to the absence of any JnU faculty members there, claiming that a “syndicate” is operating the commission.

He made the remarks during a meeting with campus journalists held at the conference room of the Marketing Department on Monday.

Riazul Islam said, “There is a ‘syndicate’ working within the UGC. Only teachers from a single university are represented there. I cannot disclose many things openly, but we are facing numerous challenges. I seek the cooperation of journalists to help resolve these issues.” 

He also noted that JnUCSU currently does not have an office to carry out its organizational activities, which is hampering their ability to perform official duties properly.

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During the meeting, the JnUCSU Vice President and other elected representatives briefed journalists on their activities over the past 20 days.

Replying to a question regarding the second campus, Riazul Islam said that work is underway with the UGC on the Detailed Project Proposal (DPP) for the second phase of the project, and efforts are being made to get it approved by the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) before the national elections.

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He added that although no formal meeting has been held with the army, discussions have taken place with the university authorities regarding land filling for the construction of student halls.

JnUCSU General Secretary Abdul Alim Arif, Assistant General Secretary Masud Rana, Education and Research Secretary Ibrahim Khalil, along with other representatives, were also present at the event.