Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- A movement demanding the reinstatement of Prof Abu Sadat Muhammad Sayem as vice-chancellor has been going on for nearly a month at the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET), after he was replaced just 56 days into the job.

Academic activities on the campus have virtually ground to a halt amid the protests by a section of teachers, students, officers and employees.

The protesters have continued shutdowns and other programmes while newly appointed Vice-Chancellor Sheikh Shariful Alam, unable to enter the campus without resistance, has been carrying out official duties online.

The situation has persisted since Sept 21, but the government has so far remained largely silent on the situation. There has ...