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Prime Asia University students on Sunday staged a road blockade at the capital's Banani Kakoli intersection for the second consecutive day on Sunday, pressing for several demands, including the construction of a permanent campus and the resignation of the chairman of the board of trustees.
Md Ashikur Rahman, sub-inspector (SI) of Banani Police Station, said the demonstration, which started at 3:10 pm, caused serious traffic disruptions in the area before dispersing them at 3:45 pm. Students expressed their grievances, alleging that promises to shift at least one department to the university's permanent campus by December remain unfulfilled.
They said that the board of trustees is attempting to sell the designated permanent campus site at Purbachal's 300 Feet area instead of relocating academic activities there.
The students also accused some members of the board of trustees of embezzling university funds.
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