Jagannath University, Dec. 15 -- Students residing in accommodation under the "Medhabi Project" run by the As-Sunnah Foundation have implemented a blockade program at the main gate of the administrative building of Jagannath University (JnU) for nine consecutive hours, demanding inclusion in a special scholarship scheme.

As of 7pm on Monday, when this report was filed, the Vice-Chancellor, the Treasurer, and other administration officials remained confined inside.

The blockade commenced Monday at 10am in front of the university's administrative building. The protesting students stated that the blockade would continue until their demands are met.

Hasnat Hossain, one of the protesting students, said: "We are standing here with our legiti...