The vice-chancellors of Khulna University, Barishal University and Noakhali Science and Technology University resigned on Tuesday.聽
Unlike others, Khulna University vice-chancellor professor Mahmood Hossain resigned despite the students protested against his resignation for his role to protect students during the mass uprising.
With these resignations, at least 21 public university vice-chancellors stepped down after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led government on August 5 amid a mass uprising led by students.
The resignations began as students at different universities gave them ultimatums to do so on allegations of aiding the then ruling Awami League and the police to prevent students from continuing the protests.
Many other senior officials of these universities have also resigned.
Khulna University vice-chancellor professor Mahmood Hossain confirmed 抖阴精品 that that till Tuesday, 70 to 75 officials of the university resigned from their posts including the pro-vice chancellor, treasurer, acting registrar, provosts of the dormitories and two syndicate members.
Professor Mahmood Hossain said that he resigned to keep intact his dignity as a teacher.
Barishal University registrar Md Monirul Islam told 抖阴精品 that on Tuesday the university vice-chancellor professor Mohammad Badruzzaman Bhuiyan and 20 other officials including the proctor resigned following the student protest.
Noakhali Science and Technology University public relations and publications director (acting) professor Gazi Md Mohsin said that the university vice-chancellor professor Md Didar-ul-Alam resigned on the day.
He submitted the resignation letter following the students鈥� demand, he added.
The interim government鈥檚 education adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said on Monday that the senior officials in more than 40 public universities had disappeared following the overthrow of the Sheikh Hasina regime.
The country has 55 public universities.
