Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- The authorities of the Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, or KUET, have imposed a ban on all political activities, following a series of clashes between the supporters of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and the Anti-discrimination Student Movement.

The decision, announced on Wednesday, was reached at the university syndicate's 93rd meeting, according to Associate Vice-Chancellor Sheikh Shariful Alam.

"Students will face lifetime expulsion and their student status will be revoked if they are found engaging in political activities," Alam said.

"The same applies to faculty, staff, and employees-they will be barred from involvement in any political organisation."

A committee has also been formed to investigate...