DU Correspondent

Prof Anwar Hossain, who was defeated in the Deans election of Dhaka University from Biology Faculty, claimed the government has interfered in the elections of the country including city corporation elections.
Addressing a press conference at DUTA Club, Prof Anwar urged the government to hand over power to the elected representatives by holding acceptable election after withdrawing state of emergency.
He pointed out that the present BNP-Jamaat dominated administration of the university had recruited a large number of teachers who determined the defeat of the Blue panel teachers backed by the Awami League and Left leaning organisations in the deans election. [Read more]