DU seeks names of teachers who skipped classes on Nov 10

The University of Dhaka (DU) has sought the names of teachers who failed to hold their scheduled classes on November 10 without prior permission from the university authorities, following a nationwide strike called by the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).

The university has directed the deans of all faculties and directors of all institutes to submit the names of the teachers concerned to the Registrar's Office by 4:00pm on Wednesday.

Munshi Shams Uddin Ahmed, acting registrar of the university, confirmed the matter to Daily Waadaa on Wednesday.

Earlier, on Tuesday, the university issued a letter signed by the registrar, asking the concerned officials to identify teachers who had remained absent from their scheduled classes on November 10 without prior approval.

According to the letter, the university authorities had received reports that some teachers at different departments and institutes had not conducted their scheduled classes that day.

The letter requested the respective deans and institute directors to submit the names of those teachers to the Registrar's Office by the stipulated deadline. Copies of the directive were sent to all faculty deans and institute directors for necessary action.

Speaking to Daily Waadaa, Munshi Shams Uddin Ahmed said, "We received information that, responding to a call by a banned organisation, a number of teachers at several departments under different faculties did not hold classes without prior permission. The university authorities have sought their names. That is why letters have been sent to the concerned deans and institute directors."

The banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) had called a nationwide shutdown for November 10, urging the closure of educational institutions, public transport, government and private offices, courts, shops and industrial establishments.