{"id":12378,"date":"2025-08-04T15:20:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyenglishtimes.com\/?p=12378"},"modified":"2025-08-04T15:20:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T11:50:34","slug":"ru-chhatra-dal-to-name-fascist-collaborator-teachers-on-august-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyenglishtimes.com\/?p=12378","title":{"rendered":"RU Chhatra Dal to Name \u2018Fascist Collaborator\u2019 Teachers on August 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

RU Correspondent:<\/strong> Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) of the University of Rajshahi unit of the has announced a protest program scheduled for Thursday, August 7, where they plan to publicly display photos and names of teachers allegedly involved in opposing the student-led \u201cJuly Uprising.\u201d The group labels these individuals as \u201ccollaborators of fascism\u201d and demanding legal action against them. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday (August 4) at 2:30 PM beside the university\u2019s central library. Sardar Zahurul Islam, General Secretary of RU Chhatra Dal, presented the written statement on behalf of the organization. \u201cLast year\u2019s July movement was a historic struggle for democracy and freedom of expression in the educational institutions of this country. It proved that students never surrender to injustice and authoritarianism,\u201d said Zahurul. \u201cInspired by that spirit, we are now calling for legal action against ongoing fascist activities at Rajshahi University.\u201d He accused a faction of pro-Awami League teachers of deliberately standing against student rights during the July protests, thereby enabling attacks by pro-government student activists and law enforcement. \u201cThese teachers legitimized violence by staging symbolic human chains on Paris Road during the uprising. Their actions were disgraceful and reprehensible,\u201d he stated. Zahurul further claimed that this group of teachers has continued to obstruct freedom of expression and democratic practices on campus through intimidation, fear, and repression, severely damaging the academic environment. He also criticized the former university administration, saying, \u201cThe then Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Proctor directly ordered and witnessed the firing on general students. Shockingly, these individuals are still holding their positions and drawing regular salaries.\u201d On the current administration, Zahurul stated that it mirrors the behavior of the previous one. \u201cMedia reports suggest that the current authorities are showing favoritism in faculty recruitment, favoring candidates endorsed by specific groups through illegal and questionable means. This contradicts the spirit of the July-August uprising and undermines academic integrity.\u201d He condemned recent remarks made by senior university officials targeting RU Chhatra Dal President Sultan Ahmed Rahi. \u201cInstead of addressing specific allegations, the administration has resorted to personal attacks. These hateful and baseless remarks are a disgrace and an attempt to cover up wrongdoing,\u201d he added. Calling for united resistance, Zahurul said, \u201cWe urge the university administration, teachers, students, and all democracy-loving citizens to come together against these fascist activities. Rajshahi University is not just a center of learning\u2014it is a stronghold of free thought and human values. To protect that, we must firmly resist authoritarianism in all forms.\u201d The press conference was attended by Organizing Secretary Mahmudul Hasan Mithu, Office Secretary Nafiwl Jibon, and around 20 other student activists.<\/p>\n

RU Chhatra Dal to Name \u2018Fascist Collaborator\u2019 Teachers on August 7<\/p>\n

RU Correspondent:
\nBangladesh Jatiotabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) of the University of Rajshahi unit of the has announced a protest program scheduled for Thursday, August 7, where they plan to publicly display photos and names of teachers allegedly involved in opposing the student-led \u201cJuly Uprising.\u201d The group labels these individuals as \u201ccollaborators of fascism\u201d and demanding legal action against them.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made during a press conference held on Monday (August 4) at 2:30 PM beside the university\u2019s central library.<\/p>\n

Sardar Zahurul Islam, General Secretary of RU Chhatra Dal, presented the written statement on behalf of the organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year\u2019s July movement was a historic struggle for democracy and freedom of expression in the educational institutions of this country. It proved that students never surrender to injustice and authoritarianism,\u201d said Zahurul. \u201cInspired by that spirit, we are now calling for legal action against ongoing fascist activities at Rajshahi University.\u201d<\/p>\n

He accused a faction of pro-Awami League teachers of deliberately standing against student rights during the July protests, thereby enabling attacks by pro-government student activists and law enforcement. \u201cThese teachers legitimized violence by staging symbolic human chains on Paris Road during the uprising. Their actions were disgraceful and reprehensible,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Zahurul further claimed that this group of teachers has continued to obstruct freedom of expression and democratic practices on campus through intimidation, fear, and repression, severely damaging the academic environment.<\/p>\n

He also criticized the former university administration, saying, \u201cThe then Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, and Proctor directly ordered and witnessed the firing on general students. Shockingly, these individuals are still holding their positions and drawing regular salaries.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the current administration, Zahurul stated that it mirrors the behavior of the previous one. \u201cMedia reports suggest that the current authorities are showing favoritism in faculty recruitment, favoring candidates endorsed by specific groups through illegal and questionable means. This contradicts the spirit of the July-August uprising and undermines academic integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n

He condemned recent remarks made by senior university officials targeting RU Chhatra Dal President Sultan Ahmed Rahi. \u201cInstead of addressing specific allegations, the administration has resorted to personal attacks. These hateful and baseless remarks are a disgrace and an attempt to cover up wrongdoing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Calling for united resistance, Zahurul said, \u201cWe urge the university administration, teachers, students, and all democracy-loving citizens to come together against these fascist activities. Rajshahi University is not just a center of learning\u2014it is a stronghold of free thought and human values. To protect that, we must firmly resist authoritarianism in all forms.\u201d<\/p>\n

The press conference was attended by Organizing Secretary Mahmudul Hasan Mithu, Office Secretary Nafiwl Jibon, and around 20 other student activists.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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