Buet Students Bring Dhaka to a Standstill with 3-Point Demands

The students of Buet have been protesting for several days, demanding justice for the murder of Abrar Fahad, a second-year student of electrical and electronic engineering, who was brutally killed inside the university’s Sher-e-Bangla Hall on October 7. The students have been blocking the Shahbagh intersection, causing massive traffic congestion in the area. The protesters have put forward a 3-point demand, which includes the expulsion of the students involved in Abrar’s murder, a thorough investigation into the incident, and the removal of the university’s vice-chancellor. The students have been demonstrating peacefully, but the situation has been tense, with police and security personnel deployed in the area. The protesters have been chanting slogans and holding banners, demanding justice for Abrar and implementation of their demands. The university authorities have been criticized for their handling of the situation, with many accusing them of trying to cover up the incident. The students have been supported by various civil society organizations and political parties, who have condemned the murder and demanded justice for Abrar. The government has also been criticized for its slow response to the situation, with many accusing it of not doing enough to address the concerns of the students. The protests have been ongoing for several days, with no end in sight, as the students remain determined to achieve their demands. The situation has been further complicated by the fact that several students involved in Abrar’s murder are also members of the ruling party’s student wing. The students have been demanding that the university take action against these students, but so far, no action has been taken. The protests have also highlighted the issue of student politics and the culture of violence and intimidation that prevails in many universities in Bangladesh. The students have been demanding that the university take steps to prevent such incidents in the future and ensure a safe and secure environment for all students. The government has announced an investigation into the incident, but the students are skeptical about the outcome, given the track record of such investigations in the past. The protests have also sparked a wider debate about the state of education in Bangladesh and the need for reforms to address the issues of student politics, violence, and intimidation. The students have been using social media to mobilize support for their cause, with many using the hashtag #JusticeForAbrar to raise awareness about the incident. The international community has also been expressing concern about the situation, with many human rights organizations condemning the murder and demanding justice for Abrar. The students have been receiving support from various quarters, including the media, civil society organizations, and political parties. The protests have been peaceful so far, but there are concerns that the situation could escalate if the demands of the students are not met. The government has been urged to take immediate action to address the concerns of the students and ensure that justice is served. The students have been demanding that the university and the government take responsibility for the incident and ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future. The protests have highlighted the need for greater accountability and transparency in the education sector, as well as the need for reforms to address the issues of student politics and violence. The situation remains tense, with the students determined to achieve their demands and the government facing mounting pressure to act.

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