Dhaka, April 24 -- NN Online

The Ministry of Education has initiated the process to remove Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Vice-Chancellor Prof Muhammad Mashud and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof SK Shariful Alam from their positions. The move was confirmed in a midnight media release issued on Wednesday by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Citing recent unrest on campus, the statement said the decision aims to resolve the ongoing crisis and ensure the swift resumption of academic activities. A search committee will be formed to appoint new officials, and a senior professor will temporarily assume the responsibilities of acting Vice-Chancellor.

The decision comes amid sustained student protests demanding the...