Jagannath University (JnU) authorities have cancelled the institution's scheduled winter vacation. In a related move, the administration has issued a directive seeking information on whether routine academic activities, including classes and examinations, were conducted across departments and institutes on the day of the strike called by the banned organisation, Bangladesh Chhatra League.
The directive was issued in an official notice signed by the acting registrar, Professor Md. Sheikh Gias Uddin, on Wednesday (November 11). The notice instructs all institutes and departments to inform the administration whether classes and examinations were held according to the routine on November 10.
Inquiry into strike-day academic activities
The notice further states that departments must also report whether any teacher assigned to conduct classes or examinations on that specific day was absent, and if so, whether they had taken leave in accordance with regulations. The information has been requested within the next three working days.
This inquiry follows the strike called by the banned Chhatra League on November 10, during which there were concerns about potential disruption to academic schedules. The administration's move is seen as an effort to verify whether educational activities remained normal on that day.
Winter vacation cancelled
Meanwhile, the university authorities have cancelled the scheduled winter vacation. As a result, academic activities are expected to continue during the period that was previously designated as the winter break. The specific reasons for the cancellation have not been immediately detailed in the notice.
University officials and stakeholders view this decision as part of an effort to maintain the academic calendar and ensure that students' learning is not disrupted. The administration appears focused on preventing any academic losses stemming from the strike-related disruptions.
