National University Vice-Chancellor Professor ASM Amanullah was allegedly attacked today by a group of examinees who failed in the 2022 Degree (Pass) examinations.
The incident occurred during a demonstration in front of the university's administrative building in Gazipur, where the students were demanding auto pass in the exam.
According to a press release issued by Md Mostafizur Rahman, acting director of the NU Public Relations Department, the attack took place around 12:00pm when the VC was getting out of his car at the gate of the administrative building.
The demonstrators surrounded him and began shouting for an auto pass. During the chaos, some "criminals posing as students" attempted to physically assault the VC, who sustained minor injuries, the release stated.
The director noted that the university had already considered the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and political unrest, and had awarded grace marks to this batch of students. Additionally, students were given the option to apply for re-evaluation of their answer sheets, with results expected to be published later this month.
"Despite these measures, some of the unsuccessful students again demanded auto passes and suddenly launched this heinous attack on the vice-chancellor today," the press release said.
According to the press release, the National University will not, under any circumstances, give auto passes to students of any batch.
Additionally, the university has initiated steps to identify the attackers and plans to file a case with Gachha Police Station.
When contacted around 3:00pm, Gachha Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Ali Mohammad Rashed told that some students had protested in front of the university demanding an auto pass.
"We have not yet received any official complaint regarding the attack. Legal action will be taken if a complaint is filed," the OC added.
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