Five students expelled, 32 warned over violent KUET clash

After seven months of the incident, the university has decided on expulsions and warnings following an investigation

The Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) authorities have expelled five students and issued warnings to 32 others following a violent clash that occurred seven months ago.

On Sunday, the expulsions came after an extensive investigation into the incident, with the affected students being handed varying lengths of disciplinary actions.

The university’s student discipline committee made the decision, handing one a 1-year suspension and the others being expelled for six months.

The five students were involved in the Feb 18 incident, which prompted the university to form an inquiry committee six days later, during an emergency Syndicate meeting.

MSc student Salim Sadman received a 12-month suspension.

These students were from various departments: Omar Bin Hossain from leather engineering, Shanto Islam and Mohammad Hridoy from textile engineering, and Safwan Ahmed Ifaz from electronics and communication engineering.

The disciplinary committee reviewed the inquiry report, footage, and responses between Aug 25 and Sept 21 before issuing the final decisions.

The violent clash led to a temporary suspension of 37 students, though those expulsions were rescinded following student protests.

This was followed by the removal of the KUET vice-chancellor and pro-vice chancellor on Apr 26 due to the unrest.