Dhaka, May 12 -- A "shutdown" enforced by a section of teachers seeking their promotion has brought the educational and administrative activities of Barishal University to a standstill.

As all activities including classes and examinations have been suspended for two days, there is now a "dead silence" on the university campus.

The situation has left students spending their days in extreme uncertainty and fear of long "session jams".

The agitating "Teachers' Society" has declared the vice-chancellor "persona non grata" on the campus after the Syndicate meeting on Sunday failed to decide on the demands of the teachers.

The university's proctor and a syndicate member have already resigned in protest.

Meanwhile, the "resolution" signed b...