, May 18 -- A section of students of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur continued their protest on Monday morning over the appointment of the new Vice Chancellor.

They locked the university's main gate and took positions on campus, halting normal activities.

Witnesses said officials and employees who arrived at the gate before 8:30am were allowed to enter, while others were barred.

The students said their agitation would continue until the appointment of newly appointed Vice Chancellor Dr Mohammad Iqbal is cancelled.

"We won't accept the appointment of the new VC in any way," one of the students said.

They also demanded justice for those allegedly attacked and injured DUET students during clashes the pre...