Islamic University Chhatra Dal on Monday issued an ultimatum demanding the resignation of University Proctor Professor Dr Shahinuzzaman, alleging failure to ensure justice and campus safety even six months after the murder of student Sajid Abdullah.

Chhatra Dal coordinator Sahed Ahmed warned that if the proctor does not resign by 4pm Tuesday, protesters will besiege the Vice-Chancellor’s office at 11:00 am Wednesday. He made the announcement at a human chain organised under the banner of general students, demanding the arrest and exemplary punishment of those involved in Sajid’s killing.

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Addressing the programme, Sahed accused the administration of “six months of deception” and said members of the fact-finding committee formed after the murder should also be brought under investigation.

In the Vice-Chancellor’s absence, the pro-vice-chancellor said the demand would be conveyed to the VC.

University Treasurer Prof Dr Md Jahangir Alam said the proctor bears no individual responsibility as he is appointed by the administration, adding that the murder case is under police investigation and there is no lack of sincerity from the VC or administration. “If students take any programme, not just the proctor, we all will join them,” he said.

IU Shibir secretary Rashedule Islam Rafi, Chhatra Dal member secretary Masud Rumi Mithun, former Anti-Discrimination Student Movement co-coordinator Tanvir Mahmud Mondol, and students from different departments attended the human chain.