Prof Taher Murder: Arrest of killers demanded, Chief suspect Salehi sits for exams

RU Correspondent

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), Rajshahi University (RU) unit, yesterday staged a demonstration on the campus demanding arrest and punishment of the killers of Prof S Taher Ahmed.

Prof Taher, a founding teacher of Geology and Mining department, was killed on February 1 at his flat at night.

At a rally in front of the central library premises, BCL leaders demanded resignation of Vice Chancellor Prof Altaf Hossain for allowing Islamic Chhatra Shibir leader Salehi to appear at master's examinations.

Mahbub Alam Salehi, president of RU ISC unit, is a key suspect in Prof Taher murder case.

BCL leaders blasted university authorities and police administration for not submitting charge sheet after five months.

They said teachers, students and officials feel insecure on the campus, as they do not have any security.

They also said teachers, students and employees of the campus have long been agitating for arrest of the killers of Prof Taher and Prof Muhammad Yunus, but there has been little progress in investigation into murders and the killers were not arrested yet.

They demanded proper probe into the murder and submission of the charge sheet soon.

BCL leaders also protested what they say 'illegal' appointments in many departments violating university rules.

They threatened to launch a tougher agitation if the authorities do not stop such 'illegal' appointments and allow Salehi to appear at master's examination.

BCL RU unit General Secretary Ayen Uddin, leaders Zahid and Rashidul Islam also spoke at the rally.