Jagannath University (JnU) teachers and students, who have been demonstrating for their demands, are set to hold a "Jobian Assembly" and continue their sit-in protest at Kakrail intersection until their demands are met.
Simultaneously, they have announced a mass hunger strike to begin after Jummah (Friday) prayers in their pursuit of rights.
Professor Dr. Rais Uddin, General Secretary of the University Teachers' Association, announced these decisions on behalf of 'Jabi Oikya' (JnU Unity) at 11:50 PM on Thursday (May 15th) following discussions with leaders of all political and social organizations of Jagannath University.
Professor Dr. Rais Uddin stated, "We had appealed to the government to fulfill our demands for our rights. Instead, they attacked us. They brutally beat teachers and students but paid no heed to our rights. Even after 35 hours, there has been no message from the government."
In protest against the police's attack on teachers, students, and journalists during the movement for the students' legitimate demands, the General Secretary of the Teachers' Association announced that Jagannath University would observe a black day on May 14th.
He further stated that teachers and students will begin a mass hunger strike after Jummah prayers tomorrow (Friday) to press for their demands. He called upon all former and current JnU students to participate in this. A "Jobian Assembly" will commence at the protest site at 10:00 AM on Friday.
He added, "We will offer Jummah prayers on this very street tomorrow (Friday). I urge all former and current Jobians to participate in this program."
It is noteworthy that Jagannath University teachers and students faced police obstruction at Kakrail on Wednesday afternoon while attempting to march towards the Chief Advisor's residence, Jamuna, with a three-point demand.
When they tried to break through the barricade to proceed towards Jamuna, the police dispersed them using batons, tear gas, sound grenades, and water cannons. This resulted in the injury of around fifty teachers and students.
