Barishal University teachers issue 17-day ultimatum for treasurer’s removal
They threatened to launch a tougher agitation if the authorities fail to accept their demands by 31 December
A group of teachers at Barishal University issued a 17-day ultimatum to the authorities, demanding the immediate cancellation of the appointment of Col (retd) Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal Khan as the university's treasurer.
In a press conference held today (15 December), the teachers expressed deep concern over the appointment, citing the treasurer's alleged involvement in corruption and his association with the former government.
In a written statement, Disaster Management department Chairman Dr Hafiz Ashraful Haque pointed to a UGC investigation report that detailed allegations of corruption and irregularities against the newly appointed treasurer during his tenure at Begum Rokeya University.
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He emphasised the negative impact of such an appointment on the university's academic environment.
The teachers threatened to launch a tougher agitation if the authorities fail to accept their demands by 31 December.
