Barishal University students demand end to police harassment, withdrawal of cases

The students of Barishal University have placed a 4-point set of demands, including withdrawal of cases filed against students centring the quota reform movement and stopping police harassment.

Sujoy Shuvo, coordinator of the quota reform movement at the university, made the demands in a press conference held on the ground floor of the university on Saturday afternoon.

The four-point demands also include opening the university halls of residence immediately. The general public should not be harassed in the area adjacent to the university. Harassment should be stopped by sending law and order forces visiting the current and permanent addresses of the students. A safe and democratic environment should be ensured after the opening of the campus, in addition to holding student council elections quickly.

“We have been peacefully protesting like ordinary students across the country since July 1 to demand reform of quotas for government jobs,” said Shuvo. “Following our logical movement, the Court ruled in favour of quota reform. Besides, the executive branch of the government has issued a notification accordingly.”

However, the next programme will be announced in coordination with their countrywide movement, including Dhaka, he added.