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The Islamic University (IU) unit of the Bangladesh Students' Union (BSU) organized a public signature campaign on Sunday, demanding the withdrawal of the General, Science and Technology (GST) admission process for the 2024-25 academic year.
Students gathered around Dayna Chattar on the campus to express their discontent with the GST system and return to its independent admission test process. At afternoon, BSU leaders submitted a list of approximately 1,100 student signatures to the Vice-Chancellor’s office, raising concerns about the adverse effects of the GST system.
The union leaders highlighted concerns that GST has led to significant issues such as session delays, vacant seats, and a decline in academic standards. "The GST admission process has caused more harm than good," said union representatives. "Many seats remain unfilled, and delays in starting classes have disrupted academic activities, ultimately affecting the overall quality of education."
In response, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Nakib Mohammad Nasrullah said, We have to adhere to the state's guidelines. Our administration will oversee the university's admission process. While students may have concerns, they cannot control the admission procedure. However, I will present these demands to the central body.
The signature campaign is part of a broader movement among students at various universities, calling for a reevaluation of the GST admission system.
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