SUST suspends classes after cops, students clash

Until further notice, all classes and examinations have been suspended at Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST). 

Authories notified all residential students to leave campus premises by Monday afternoon. 

"After a clash between police and students followed by an attempted assault on me and other teachers, the decision was made in an emergency syndicate meeting in the evening," Sust VC Prof Farid Uddin Ahmed told the media. 

Clashes erupted at around 5:30 pm on Sunday. At least 30 students, 10 police personnel and two teachers were injured during the clash. 

Law enforcers conducted a lathi charge on the demonstrating students to free the Vice-Chancellor (VC) who was confined by the students until their demands are met. 

The VC was confined to the MA Wazed Miah IICT Building on the campus.

Students alleged that police blasted sound grenades and shot rubber bullets which critically injured five students.

On the other hand, police claimed that at least 10 police personnel, including Azbahar Ali Sheikh, deputy commissioner of SMP, were hurt.

Students started to protest since Thursday night, and pressed home their 3-point demand including the termination of  Provost Zafrin Ahmed Liza who allegedly 'misbehaved' with a student. 

On Saturday at around 3:00 PM students confined the VC with some other teachers while they were on their way to a meeting. 

As police reached the campus to free the VC and teachers, clashes erupted.