CU’s Sports Science dept students lock main gate protesting session jam, lack of teachers
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CU’s Sports Science dept students lock main gate protesting session jam, lack of teachers

CU’s Sports Science dept students lock main gate protesting session jam, lack of teachers


Students from the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science of Chittagong University (CU) locked the main gate of the university demanding a solution to academic session jam and the appointment of permanent teachers.

The students staged a protest in front of the university's main gate around 1:45 pm on Wednesday.

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Expressing their concerns about the current situation of the department, they observed a sit-in programme carrying placards with slogans such as “We want answer”, “We want academic calendar” etc.

Prabiul Alam Pasha, a student of the department’s 2019-20 academic session, said that the department has started its journey from the 2015-16 session.

“But so far there are no permanent teachers, officials, and staff. We have to take to the streets for results after the exam and the new academic year’s routine,” he said. 

Mostafizur Rahman Nayeem, a student of the same session, said, “We have a future. But so far we are stuck in session jam. It's like we're spending our whole lives here. Will they increase the age requirements of us for employment? ’

Chairman of the department Prof Dr Mohammad Abul Mansur said that this is a special department related to sports.

“It is not like the Bengali or English department. CU is one of the only three universities in Bangladesh with this department. As a result, there are not enough graduates from this department. Moreover, there is a lack of primary qualifications for those who apply to be teachers. For this reason, it was not possible to appoint teachers according to the demands of the department. As a result, the session jam has been prolonged,” he said.

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Proctor Dr. Nurul Azim Sikder said the administration is trying to resolve the problem after discussion with the students.

“We support their movement, we do not want the students to suffer. They are demanding to talk to the vice-chancellor directly, we have assured them that the matter will be discussed with her,” he said. 

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