People from all walks of life in Shariatpur formed a human chain demanding the construction of Shariatpur Agricultural University at the pre-determined site near the district town beside the Shariatpur-Dhaka highway. After the passage of the university establishment law in 2023, Domsar in Sadar upazila and Nashason in Naria upazila were kept as potential sites.
Recently, protesters learned that a proposal has been made to establish the university in a union of Damudya upazila instead of the previous locations after the appointment of the vice-chancellor. Expressing anger over this announcement by Whip Mia Nuruddin Ahmed Anu, they demanded the university be built at the pre-set location near Kotapara Bridge close to the district headquarters.
Speakers said that since Damudya is located at one end of the district, students' commuting, housing, and medical sufferings would increase. Protesters warned of harsher programs if their demand is not met.
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