Dhaka University (DU) authorities have asked departments and institutes to provide a list of teachers who did not take classes on November 10, the day of the strike called by the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL). The move comes as part of the administration's effort to ensure academic discipline.
Departments asked to submit names
The university administration has instructed relevant departments to submit the names of teachers who were absent from classes on the day of the strike. In addition, the authorities have asked for written explanations from those teachers, according to sources familiar with the matter.Context of the strike
The banned BCL had called a nationwide strike on November 10. On that day, a number of DU teachers reportedly did not attend their scheduled classes. Following this, the university administration initiated the process of seeking explanations.University sources said that a formal procedure has been initiated against the teachers who remained absent. However, no names have been officially disclosed yet.
Administration's stance
The DU administration has reiterated its commitment to prioritising academic activities. The authorities are reviewing the matter of teachers who did not take classes during the strike. Further action will be taken after receiving and reviewing the explanations, sources said.No immediate comment was available from any teacher regarding the matter. However, the initiative has sparked discussion within the academic community, with some welcoming the administration's firm stance while others have called for broader dialogue on the issue.
