Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- Students of universities offering BSc in Engineering have recently protested demanding equal recruitment rights and overall benefits compared to government project engineers. The movement was spurred by the recent unrest in which students from various educational institutions delivering BSc in Engineering took to the streets, says a press release.

On 27 August 2025, students staged a peaceful demonstration when police intervened, dispersing them with tear gas and baton charges. Many students were reportedly injured. The teacher association of the respective universities has condemned these police actions and demanded a proper investigation.

On 28 August 2025, a special meeting was convened by the university teachers' a...