, May 12 -- Students at Barishal University have started academic shutdown on Monday demanding the removal of Vice-Chancellor Dr Shuchita Sharmin.

The announcement came on Sunday night during a torch procession on the campus and surrounding areas, marking the 26th day of the ongoing protest.

The students declared that academic activities will remain suspended until the VC is removed from office.

Sujoy Shuvo, a student of the university, said letters were sent to all departments requesting cooperation from teachers who have expressed solidarity with the movement.

He added that while regular classes and administrative activities would be suspended pre-scheduled semester examinations and emergency services would continue during the shutd...